Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Tennessee SB1217 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) by requiring that the orientation conducted by the department prior to an inmate's release from confinement includes information about available housing services. This bill affects inmates preparing for reentry into society and aims to address their housing needs as part of the transition process. The key provision is the inclusion of housing services in the pre-release orientation, which is intended to support successful reintegration.
Tennessee SB1217 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) by requiring that the orientation conducted by the department prior to an inmate's release from confinement includes information about available housing services. This bill affects inmates preparing for reentry into society and aims to address their housing needs as part of the transition process. The key provision is the inclusion of housing services in the pre-release orientation, which is intended to support successful reintegration.
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