Tennessee SB 1589: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes the Tennessee corrections institute to establish certification requirements for corrections officers and to inspect and certify local correctional training academies; makes various changes regarding plans of action that may be submitted by a local certified facility following annual inspection; allows the director and full-time employees of the Tennessee corrections institute to carry a handgun under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41.

Status: Pub. Ch. 609 (as of 2026-04-06)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: SB 1589

Subjects: Jails, Local Loc

Sponsors: Haile

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