Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1771: Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1771 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Raper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“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. 607
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Reset on cal. for 3/9/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/23/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/19/2026
- Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/18/2026
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 2/10/2026
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