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HB 1583

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Interstate Compact for Supervision of Adult Offenders to June 30, 2034. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 40, Chapter 28, Part 4.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Lafferty

Tennessee extends its participation in the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision through 2034, maintaining multi-state coordination for parolee and probationer supervision across state lines.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 562
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Bill Summary · HB 1583

Legislative bill overview

HB 1583 extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Compact for Supervision of Adult Offenders until June 30, 2034. The Interstate Compact is a multi-state agreement that allows for the supervision and transfer of parolees and probationers across state lines. Without this extension, the state's authority under this compact would have expired.

Why is this important

This compact enables Tennessee to supervise offenders who move to other states and receive offenders from other states under unified supervision standards. The extension ensures continuity in managing the estimated thousands of offenders with interstate supervision needs, preventing gaps in offender accountability and public safety coordination between states.

Potential points of contention

  • Sunset clause philosophy: Some policymakers argue that automatic sunset extensions (rather than permanent law) create unnecessary legislative burden, while others view sunsets as important accountability mechanisms requiring periodic re-evaluation
  • Interstate cooperation oversight: Questions about whether Tennessee adequately monitors compliance with interstate supervision standards and whether the compact sufficiently protects state interests
  • Offender rights and due process: Concerns about whether interstate transfers provide adequate legal protections and whether offenders have sufficient recourse when disputes arise between states regarding supervision

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

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