Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, prohibits the department from denying the dissemination or availability of books and materials donated by book vendors to state inmates, with certain exceptions for depictions of nudity and sexually explicit material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 40 and Title 41.

SB 1100 requires Tennessee correctional facilities to allow state inmates to receive books and educational materials donated by nonprofit book vendors, without arbitrary denial. Exceptions apply only to materials containing routine depictions of nudity or sexually explicit content that threaten security - such as those inciting violence, promoting escape plans, or advocating criminal activity. Inmates denied materials may request a hearing under state administrative procedures to challenge the decision. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and directly affects inmates in Tennessee state correctional facilities.