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SB 1523

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the inmate disciplinary oversight board to June 30, 2028. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 41, Chapter 21, Part 10.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Jackson

Extends the Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board’s sunset to June 30, 2028, ensuring continued oversight of inmate disciplinary processes.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · SB 1523

Summary: SB 1523 (Session 114) – Sunset Extension for Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board (Tennessee)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill extends the termination date of the Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board, ensuring continued existence and oversight of inmate disciplinary processes.
  • Specifically, it moves the board’s sunset date to June 30, 2028.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends:
    • Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 4, Chapter 29
    • TCA Title 41, Chapter 21, Part 10
  • Changes in detail:
    • Section 1: Removes existing sunset point or provision related to the board by deleting subdivision (28) of § 4-29-247(a). This aligns removal with extending the board’s status.
    • Section 2: Adds the Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board as a recipient/entity under § 4-29-249(a), by inserting a new subdivision identifying the board created by § 41-21-1002.
    • Section 3: Effective date is upon becoming law (immediate upon enactment).

Who/what is affected

  • The Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board, created under § 41-21-1002.
  • No changes to funding mechanisms or sources appear in the bill; the board remains funded at its existing level as noted in fiscal notes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Sunset extension: Board termination date extended to June 30, 2028 (from the prior June 30, 2026 sunset in the Governmental Entity Review Law process).
  • Fiscal note indicates the bill does not create new revenue; it continues current funding levels.
    • Notable figures in the fiscal note:
    • FY 2023-24: General Fund state funding around $621,910
    • FY 2024-25: Approximately $329,192 (reduction noted in the cited figures)
    • FY 2024-25 total state funding cited around $1,465,800; FY 2023-24 around $1,733,108
    • Projected FY 2025-26 total state funding around $2,043,800
    • Overall: The fiscal impact is described as not significant, preserving the board’s current funding pattern.

Summary impact

  • The bill preserves and prolongs the existing oversight framework for inmate disciplinary matters by preventing an early termination of the board.
  • It ensures continuity in oversight functions, presumably affecting how disciplinary processes are reviewed, reported, and managed within the inmate system.
  • No new compliance costs or statutory changes to disciplinary procedures are introduced beyond the sunset extension and explicit placement of the board within the referenced code sections.

Legislative status (as of provided data)

  • Passed the Tennessee House of Representatives (Ayes 73, Nays 16, PNV 1) on April 16, 2026.
  • Passed the Senate (Ayes 26, Nays 5, PNV 1) on February 19, 2026.
  • Substituted for comp. HB and transmitted between chambers accordingly.
  • Co-sponsor: Sen. Ed Jackson.

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

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