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• SJR 696 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Members of the 168th Military Police Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard -
  Mar 6, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SB 1614 In committee 114
  Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires state and local criminal justice agencies to share all criminal justice data and records, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by that agency with a bona fide researcher for the purpose of facilitating and promoting criminal justice research. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 38.
  Mar 6, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SJR 350 In committee 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee Shelter Animal Awareness Month -
  Mar 4, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., & Natural Resources Committee
• SB 2588 In committee 114
  Real Property - As introduced, increases, from 10 days to 10 business days, the time that a clerk and master has to send by certified mail a copy of the notice that the clerk and master has received a complaint of claim of abandoned mineral interest identifying the recipient as the owner of the mineral interest and that the interest will lapse in 60 days after publication of the complaint once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the mineral interest is located. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 13; Title 29; Title 54; Title 55; Title 59; Title 60; Title 66 and Title 68.
  Mar 3, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
• SB 2117 In committee 114
  Prisons and Reformatory Institutions - As introduced, authorizes the Tennessee rehabilitative initiative in correction (TRICOR) program to operate commissary programs within state prisons. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 22.
  Feb 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 2612 Introduced 114
  Professions and Occupations - As introduced, decreases from 30 to 21 days the time in which a licensed polygraph examiner or company must notify the commissioner of commerce and insurance of a change in business address. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 62 and Title 63.
  Feb 2, 2026: Filed for introduction
• SB 1729 In committee 114
  State Government - As introduced, requires governor to cause proposed legislation that transfers functions between state departments be forwarded to the chairs of the government operations committees of both houses. - Amends TCA Title 4.
  Jan 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 1545 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the state energy policy council to June 30, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 204.
  Jan 14, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
• SB 1529 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the local government planning advisory committee to June 30, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 7.
  Jan 14, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
• SB 186 In committee 114
  State Inmates - As enacted, increases the accreditation stipend provided to eligible counties for each convicted felon housed by the county. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
  Jun 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 531
• SB 102 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee technology development corporation to June 30, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 14, Part 2 and Title 4, Chapter 29.
  May 15, 2025: Pub. Ch. 410
• SB 925 Became law 114
  Taxes, Sales - As enacted, sets the end date at June 30, 2027, for the exemption from sales and use tax for purchases and leases of equipment and infrastructure used to produce broadband communications services or provide internet access. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.
  May 15, 2025: Pub. Ch. 449
• SB 1241 Became law 114
  Child Abuse - As enacted, expands the definition of child abuse to include a person under the age of 18 witnessing either the abuse of another child in the person's immediate family or household or domestic abuse of a member of the person's immediate family or household; specifies that reunification between a parent and a child placed in foster care due to abuse must not occur unless the parent has complied with the parent's statement of responsibilities in the permanency plan and the child has received mental health counseling. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.
  May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 398
• SB 1239 Became law 114
  Children - As enacted, enacts the "End Childhood Hunger Act." - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
  May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 397
• SB 181 Became law 114
  State Government - As enacted, removes obsolete statutory references to the defunct joint select committee on veterans services of the general assembly; makes revisions to entities listed in the Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law; revises present law provisions relative to the retirement incentive bonus for public service commission employees; removes an expired report. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 34, Part 2; Title 52; Title 58, Chapter 7; Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 68, Chapter 142, Part 1; Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2 and Title 69, Chapter 10.
  May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 308
• SB 180 Became law 114
  Administrative Procedure (UAPA) - As enacted, generally establishes that permanent rules filed in the office of the secretary of state on or after January 1, 2024, that are in effect on the effective date of this act, and that are scheduled for expiration on June 30, 2025, do not expire on June 30, 2025, but remain in effect until repealed or amended by subsequent rule of the appropriate rulemaking agency or until otherwise superseded by legislative enactment. -
  May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 307
• SB 1202 Became law 114
  Bonding, Surety and Professional - As enacted, authorizes the surety on a bail bond to petition the court for release from their obligations as surety if the principal forfeits. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 13; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 8.
  May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 395
• SB 1240 Became law 114
  Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As enacted, revises present law relative to recovery residences and alcohol and drug prevention or treatment facilities under certification by the department. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 33; Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.
  May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 406
• SB 560 Became law 114
  Children - As enacted, clarifies that the economic disadvantage of a parent or guardian alone is not a ground for termination of parental rights; clarifies that, for purposes of laws relative to juvenile courts and proceedings, "neglect" does not exist solely on the basis of economic disadvantage. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.
  May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 322
• SB 1201 In committee 114
  Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to study the issues associated with constructing and operating a reentry facility that would house eligible inmates who are working toward return from incarceration into the community. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 40 and Title 41.
  May 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 351
• SB 280 Became law 114
  Tort Liability and Reform - As enacted, specifies that a law enforcement officer who causes property damage to or inflicts personal injury upon a person during the course of the law enforcement officer's official duties is immune from civil liability if at the time the damage or injury occurred, the person suffering the injury or damage was engaged in conduct that resulted in the person being convicted of the offense of resisting a stop, frisk, halt, arrest, or search of the person. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.
  May 2, 2025: Pub. Ch. 160
• SJR 413 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - James W. "Jim" Ayers -
  May 2, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• SB 63 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of economic and community development to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 236
• SB 92 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee emergency management agency to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 58, Chapter 2.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 241
• SB 88 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee bureau of investigation to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 38, Chapter 6.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 240
• SB 76 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the local government planning advisory committee to June 30, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 7.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 239
• SB 64 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of financial institutions to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 237
• SB 65 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of mental health and substance abuse services to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 238
• SB 279 Became law 114
  Military - As enacted, defines "working day" for purposes of determining the military leave and compensation available to state and local government employees who are members of any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States who are called to active military service. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 33.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 243
• SB 101 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee Technological University, board of trustees, to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8.
  Apr 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 242
• SB 1198 In committee 114
  Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, declares Perry County Community Hospital in Linden and Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons to be necessary providers for the purpose of critical access hospital designation eligibility in accordance with Section 1820 of the Social Security Act. - Amends TCA Title 68.
  Apr 28, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 196
• SB 444 In committee 114
  Children and Youth, Commission on - As enacted, creates the Tennessee juvenile justice review commission to review an appropriate sampling of juvenile justice cases and any critical incidents involving juveniles in order to provide the general assembly with findings and legislative recommendations. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 37.
  Apr 28, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 281
• SB 1194 In committee 114
  Codes - As enacted, clarifies that, as of July 1, 2025, the roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code for low-sloped roofs do not apply to the 2021 International Code Council adoption; authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules to that effect. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120.
  Apr 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 149
• SB 86 Passed Senate 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee board of judicial conduct to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 17, Chapter 5.
  Apr 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 137
• SB 105 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the transportation modernization board to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 54, Chapter 3, Part 1.
  Apr 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 93
• SB 97 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee monuments and memorials commission to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-412 and Title 4, Chapter 29.
  Apr 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 91
• SB 72 Passed Senate 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the information systems council to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 55.
  Apr 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 136
• SB 1050 In committee 114
  Secretary of State - As enacted, establishes a complaint process with the secretary of state for any person who contends that the person’s name or address was included on a document filed with the secretary of state without the person’s consent. - Amends TCA Title 48.
  Apr 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 152
• SB 98 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee opioid abatement council to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 33, Chapter 11.
  Apr 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 92
• SB 58 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Bureau of TennCare within the department of finance and administration to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 71.
  Mar 31, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 49
• SB 77 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the medical cannabis commission to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 7.
  Mar 31, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 50
• SB 49 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the advisory committee for children's special services to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 12.
  Mar 31, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 48
• SB 81 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the second look commission to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 3.
  Mar 31, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 52
• SB 93 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee emergency medical services board to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 3.
  Mar 31, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 53
• SB 95 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee historical commission to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 11, Part 1 and Title 4, Chapter 29.
  Mar 31, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 54
• SB 78 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the megasite authority of West Tennessee to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 64, Chapter 9.
  Mar 31, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 51
• SB 84 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee athletic commission to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 115.
  Mar 24, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 32
• SB 99 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1.
  Mar 24, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 37
• SB 96 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee medical examiner advisory council to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 38, Chapter 7, Part 2.
  Mar 24, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 36
• SB 103 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee wars commission to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 11, Part 3 and Title 4, Chapter 29.
  Mar 24, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 39