Corrections Subcommittee

March 2, 2021 at 4:30pm (CST)

• Location:
  House Hearing Room IV
• Description:

• Tracked Bills to be Heard:

  SB334 - Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, requires that female inmates who are 50 through 74 years of age must be offered a mammogram every two years; requires that female inmates who are 40 through 49 years of age must be offered a physician consultation to inquire when a mammogram is needed; requires correctional institutions, to the best of their ability, to provide educational training on the importance of preventative health care to the inmates. - Amends TCA Title 41.

  HB613 - Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to conduct a study of programs to reduce recidivism for persons formerly incarcerated. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 71.

  SB590 - Correctional Programs - As introduced, authorizes TRICOR to sell goods manufactured by inmates to private nonprofit corporations and charitable organizations in this state if the TRICOR board determines the sale is in the best interests of the state and does not unfairly compete with private sector businesses. - Amends TCA Section 41-22-116.

  HB843 - Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, requires that female inmates who are 50 through 74 years of age must be offered a mammogram every two years; requires that female inmates who are 40 through 49 years of age must be offered a physician consultation to inquire when a mammogram is needed; requires correctional institutions, to the best of their ability, to provide educational training on the importance of preventative health care to the inmates. - Amends TCA Title 41.

  HB1069 - Correctional Programs - As introduced, authorizes TRICOR to sell goods manufactured by inmates to private nonprofit corporations and charitable organizations in this state if the TRICOR board determines the sale is in the best interests of the state and does not unfairly compete with private sector businesses. - Amends TCA Section 41-22-116.

  SB1441 - Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to conduct a study of programs to reduce recidivism for persons formerly incarcerated. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 71.