Bill Title: As introduced, makes it an offense for a prisoner to have sexual contact with certain penal institution staff; imposes increased penalties for sexual offenses committed against certain employees or volunteers of a penal institution; requires the department to provide a report of sexual offenses that occur in all correctional institutions; protects employees who report or cooperate with the department from retaliation or adverse action. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5; Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 4 and Title 41.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2016-03-23 - Failed in s/c State Government Subcommittee of State Government Committee [HB2285 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

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