SB 1100 - HB 1294
FISCAL NOTE
Fiscal Review Committee
Tennessee General Assembly
February 25, 2025
Fiscal Analyst: Arielle Woodmore | Email: arielle.woodmore@capitol.tn.gov | Phone: 615-741-2564
SB 1100 - HB 1294
SUMMARY OF BILL: Prohibits a correctional institution from denying the dissemination
of printed materials from book vendors to inmates. Allows a state inmate adversely affected by a
decision of the Department of Correction (DOC) as it relates to the dissemination of printed
materials to petition the department for a hearing. Authorizes a correctional institution deny
dissemination and return the printed materials to its sender if the institution can establish by clear
evidence that the materials are a threat to the security of the institution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• The proposed legislation prohibits a correctional institution from denying the dissemination
of printed materials from book vendors to inmates, unless the institution can establish by
clear evidence that the materials are a threat to the security of the institution.
• DOC can receive, review, and disseminate any printed materials it receives from book
vendors within existing resources.
• Any additional hearings that arise under the proposed legislation can be accommodated
within existing resources.
• The proposed legislation will not significantly impact state or local government operations.
• Any fiscal impact will be not significant.
CERTIFICATION:
The information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Bojan Savic, Executive Director