SB0971Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 2, relative to prisoners on work release.
Introduced by Steve Southerland, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, exempts a prisoner of a county workhouse or jail who is released from custody on work release from wearing an electronic monitoring device if the prisoner was convicted of a non-violent crime and the sheriff has determined that the prisoner poses a low risk to the public and for escape. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 2.
Where it stands
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
February 12, 2025
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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