Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1938: Prisons and Reformatory Institutions - As introduced, prohibits this state or a local government from entering into a new contract or renewing an existing contract for the provision of correctional services for an inmate under the custody and care of the department of correction or the local government. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 24.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1938 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prisons and Reformatory Institutions - As introduced, prohibits this state or a local government from entering into a new contract or renewing an existing contract for the provision of correctional services for an inmate under the custody and care of the department of correction or the local government. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 24. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction