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 bars any Tennessee government agency or private prison contractor from refusing entry to U.S. members of Congress, their designated staff, or state legislators and their staff when they visit correctional institutions that house non‑citizens for oversight. It also forbids temporary changes that would hide conditions from those visitors. The measure aims to ensure transparent oversight of facilities holding aliens.

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