SB1523Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 41, Chapter 21, Part 10, relative to the inmate disciplinary oversight board.
Introduced by Edward Jackson, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, extends the inmate disciplinary oversight board to June 30, 2028. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 41, Chapter 21, Part 10.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 16, 2026
73
Yes
16
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
90 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 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Not Voting |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/19/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 5, PNV 1
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 16, PNV 1
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 889
Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
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