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SB 1182

Sentencing - As introduced, requires a local community corrections advisory board to provide its annual report to the county legislative body on the progress of community corrections programs by February 1 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Raumesh Akbari

Tennessee requires community corrections advisory boards to submit annual program progress reports to county legislatures by February 1, establishing accountability for alternative sentencing initiatives.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1182

Legislative bill overview

SB 1182 mandates that local community corrections advisory boards submit annual progress reports to their county legislative bodies by February 1 each year, detailing the outcomes and performance of community corrections programs. The bill makes technical amendments across six Tennessee Code Annotated titles related to sentencing, corrections, and criminal justice procedures.

Why is this important

Community corrections programs (probation, parole, alternative sentencing) serve as alternatives to incarceration and significantly impact both public safety and criminal justice costs. Requiring standardized annual reporting creates accountability mechanisms and gives county officials data-driven information to assess program effectiveness, identify gaps, and make informed budget and policy decisions about criminal justice resource allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Reporting burden: Local advisory boards may lack adequate staffing or resources to compile comprehensive annual reports by a fixed deadline, potentially creating compliance costs without corresponding funding increases
  • Undefined metrics: The bill doesn't specify what constitutes "progress" or which performance metrics must be included, leaving ambiguity about reporting standards and making comparisons between counties difficult
  • Limited enforcement mechanisms: The bill lacks penalties or consequences if boards fail to submit reports or submit inadequate ones, potentially reducing the incentive for compliance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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