TN SB1899 | 2019-2020 | 111th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-30 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Pending: Senate State and Local Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, requires screening of inmates for chemical dependency, mental illness, and serious emotional disturbance; requires the department of correction to contract with certain departments for psychological services; requires inmates to be evaluated for the presence of a learning disability and provided learning disability intervention services as needed. - Amends TCA Title 41.

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Title

As introduced, requires screening of inmates for chemical dependency, mental illness, and serious emotional disturbance; requires the department of correction to contract with certain departments for psychological services; requires inmates to be evaluated for the presence of a learning disability and provided learning disability intervention services as needed. - Amends TCA Title 41.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-01-30SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
2020-01-29SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2020-01-28SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB1901 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-11 - Failed for lack of second in: Corrections Subcommittee

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