Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from preventing certain persons from entering correctional institutions used to house aliens for the purpose of conducting oversight. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

Summary

The bill prohibits state agencies and prison contractors from preventing U.S. Congress members, designated congressional staff, Tennessee legislators, and their designated staff from entering correctional institutions that house non‑citizens for oversight purposes. It also bans any temporary changes that would hide conditions from those visitors and removes any requirement for prior notice of such visits, even during riots or public‑health threats. The aim is to increase transparency of facilities that detain aliens.

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