Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, generally makes the state liable and responsible for paying the expenses for HIV medication for inmates committed to a county jail or workhouse who previously received prescription medication to treat HIV or AIDS through a state department, agency, or program, including TennCare. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 41 and Title 68.

This law requires county jail officials to check if inmates with HIV previously received treatment through state programs like TennCare. If an inmate's past medication was paid for by the state, the sheriff must notify the Department of Correction and file a claim for the state to cover the cost of the inmate's HIV medication. The state is now responsible for paying these expenses and may use federal funds to do so. This change applies to inmates held in county jails or workhouses who are known to be HIV positive.