SB1878Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 39.

Tennessee SB1878 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by reducing the time frame for a warden to report an offense occurring in a penal institution to the appropriate district attorney generals from five business days to four. This change affects wardens in penal institutions and the district attorney generals responsible for prosecuting such offenses. The key provision of the bill is the shortened reporting timeline for offenses.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1878 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by reducing the time frame for a warden to report an offense occurring in a penal institution to the appropriate district attorney generals from five business days to four. This change affects wardens in penal institutions and the district attorney generals responsible for prosecuting such offenses. The key provision of the bill is the shortened reporting timeline for offenses.

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Sponsor

Johnson, Jack

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

February 2, 2026

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Criminal Offenses

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SB1878: Amends TCA Title 39. | LegisGo