HB1938Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 24, relative to private prison contractors.
Introduced by Gloria Johnson, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · March 17, 2026
2
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | No |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | No |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | No |
| Greg Martin | 26 | No |
| Dennis Powers | 36 | No |
| Michael Lankford | 75 | No |
| Jesse Chism | 85 | Yes |
| Larry Miller | 88 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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