HB 251 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Interstate Compact on Detainers to June 30, 2033. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 40, Chapter 31.

HB 251 extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Compact on Detainers until June 30, 2033. This compact governs how states handle prisoner transfers and detainers (legal holds) when defendants move between states, directly affecting Tennessee correctional facilities and law enforcement agencies managing interstate prisoner cases. The bill amends Tennessee law to set this specific end date for the compact's current implementation period. It does not change the compact's operational rules but ensures its continuation through 2033. The legislation applies to state agencies responsible for coordinating prisoner transfers across state lines.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/13/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/10/2025
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Justin Lafferty
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