HB1294Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to correctional institutions.
Introduced by Jason Powell, District 53
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits the department from denying the dissemination or availability of books and materials donated by book vendors to state inmates, with certain exceptions for depictions of nudity and sexually explicit material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 40 and Title 41.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
February 12, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
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