Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1502: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes the Tennessee corrections institute to establish certification requirements for corrections officers and to inspect and certify local correctional training academies; makes various changes regarding plans of action that may be submitted by a local certified facility following annual inspection; allows the director and full-time employees of the Tennessee corrections institute to carry a handgun under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1502 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes the Tennessee corrections institute to establish certification requirements for corrections officers and to inspect and certify local correctional training academies; makes various changes regarding plans of action that may be submitted by a local certified facility following annual inspection; allows the director and full-time employees of the Tennessee corrections institute to carry a handgun under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 609.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lamberth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 609
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/9/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/5/2026
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Judiciary Committee
- Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/18/2026
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 2/10/2026
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
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