SB1401Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 37 and Title 41, relative to juvenile facilities.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, decreases from six to four the number of hours a juvenile detention facility may delay a telephone call or in-person visit if a child is subject to disciplinary action. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 37 and Title 41.
Where it stands
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · February 26, 2026
29
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
29 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/23/2026
Senate Reset on Calendar for 2/26/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/26/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0480)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 29, Nays 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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