TN SB1994

Private Prison Contractors

Introduced Senate London Lamar (D)
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At a Glance

TN SB1994 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by London Lamar (D), currently “Introduced” since January 22, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 117 of them sponsored by London Lamar.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB1994, which seeks to prohibit new contracts for private prison contractors, does not present any direct conflicts of interest for the sponsor, London Lamar. Her personal financial interests, including her role as a community organizer and board member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP, do not intersect with the private prison industry or the provision of correctional services. Additionally, her employment with ELITE PROMOTIONS does not relate to the corrections field, further minimizing any potential for personal financial gain from the bill's provisions.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Community Organizer — AI-researched
Employer Tennessee State Legislature — TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP — AI-researched
Employer ELITE PROMOTIONS — TN Ethics Commission

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB1994?

TN SB1994 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB1994?

London Lamar (D) sponsored TN SB1994.