Tennessee bills

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State bill data last updated Oct 24, 2026, 8:14 PM.

9,112 bills

• SB 1258 In committee 114
  Election Laws - As introduced, requires a municipality that adopts an ordinance requiring nonresident property owners to vote by absentee ballot to file such ordinance with the county election commission no later than 75 days, rather than 60 days, before the election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 41.
  Apr 6, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
• SB 1500 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of dentistry to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 5.
  Apr 6, 2026: Pub. Ch. 636
• SB 2018 Became law 114
  Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As enacted, revises provisions relating to the production of documents in certain proceedings relating to the retirement of a member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system (TCRS); revises provisions relating to the temporary reemployment of such a member upon retirement. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 25; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35 and Title 8, Chapter 36.
  Apr 6, 2026: Pub. Ch. 658
• HB 1564 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of podiatric medical examiners to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 3.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 639
• HB 2159 In committee 114
  Motor Vehicles - As enacted, authorizes enforcement of a garagekeeper's lien on a motor vehicle that was stored for the purpose of repairs without express written authorization from the owner for such storage if the garagekeeper makes a good faith attempt to acquire consent prior to repairs and provides notice to the owner by certified mail. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 55, Chapter 31 and Title 66, Chapter 19.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 661
• HB 1927 In committee 114
  Education, Dept. of - As enacted, allows a local board of education or public charter school governing body that has not received funding from the department for purposes of awarding its teachers the bonus authorized in the Education Freedom Act of 2025 to pass the required resolution and notify the department of the same within 21 calendar days from the date the Act becomes a law, to receive funding from the department to award bonuses to teachers employed in the 2024-2025 school year. - Amends Chapter 7 of the Public Acts of the First Extraordinary Session of 2025.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 655
• HJR 881 In committee 114
  General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Drew Goddard, Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board of Trustees -
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. SJR 643 subst.
• HB 2390 In committee 114
  Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, clarifies that commissioners for utility districts created pursuant to the Utility District Law of 1937 in Gibson County are not prohibited from serving more than two consecutive terms. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82, Part 3.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 618
• HB 1615 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee public charter school commission to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 13.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 646
• HB 1556 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to June 30, 2034. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 17.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 633
• HB 1907 In committee 114
  Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As enacted, revises provisions relating to the production of documents in certain proceedings relating to the retirement of a member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system (TCRS); revises provisions relating to the temporary reemployment of such a member upon retirement. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 25; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35 and Title 8, Chapter 36.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 658
• SB 2364 Became law 114
  Human Rights - As enacted, repeals rules transferred from the defunct human rights commission to the attorney general and reporter; clarifies that complaints filed with the attorney general pursuant to a human rights investigation must not be produced for inspection by or disclosed to a person, other than an authorized representative of the attorney general, without the consent of the person who filed the complaint. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21.
  Apr 6, 2026: Pub. Ch. 662
• SB 1532 Became law 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to June 30, 2034. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 13, Part 5.
  Apr 6, 2026: Pub. Ch. 643
• HB 1558 In committee 114
  Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of communications disorders and sciences to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 17.
  Apr 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 635
• SJR 887 Adopted 114
  General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Supports Tennessee’s response to the United States Department of Energy Request for Information on Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. -
  Apr 2, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 1
• HB 1853 In committee 114
  Food and Food Products - As enacted, prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from selling, offering for sale, or providing to students on school property through a school nutrition program any food or beverage item that contains Allura Red AC; Erythrosine B; Tartrazine; Sunset Yellow FCF; Erioglaucine disodium salt; Indigo carmine; or Fast Green FCF. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
  Apr 2, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 619
• SB 1628 Passed Senate 114
  Handgun Permits - As introduced, extends the fee waiver for a lifetime enhanced handgun carry permit to include a retired law enforcement officer who served for less than 10 years prior to retirement, was POST-certified, or had equivalent training, on the date the officer retired, and retired from service due to an injury received in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
  Apr 2, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
• HR 176 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Interns - Kennedy Havard -
  Apr 2, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• SR 355 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Pastor Mike Ellis, Sr. and Impact Baptist Church and Ministries, 20th church anniversary -
  Apr 2, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
• HB 1477 Passed House 114
  Commerce and Insurance, Dept. of - As introduced, extends from 30 days to 30 business days the period of time within which an insurer must respond to the department's request for information in regard to a complaint filed against the insurer. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 39; Title 52; Title 56; Title 58; Title 68 and Title 71.
  Apr 2, 2026: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
• HB 1978 In committee 114
  Taxes, Sales - As introduced, authorizes the commissioner of revenue to issue a certificate of exemption to a taxpayer who qualifies for the sales and use tax exemption on qualified building materials used in the construction, expansion, or renovation of one or more qualified, new, or expanded warehouse or distribution facilities in paper or electronic medium. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
  Apr 2, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• SR 352 In committee 114
  Memorials, Interns - Joel Cline -
  Apr 2, 2026: Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
• HB 2162 In committee 114
  TennCare - As introduced, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to submit the annual actuarial study of the TennCare program and participating managed care organizations, along with any related oral and written comments, to the designated legislative committees and offices in an electronic format. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
  Apr 2, 2026: Reset on Final cal. of Calendar & Rules Committee
• SR 356 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Vintage901 Wine, Food and Music Festival, 10th anniversary -
  Apr 2, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
• SR 351 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Sports - Fayette-Ware High School Wildcats boys' basketball team -
  Apr 2, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
• SR 354 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Personal Occasion - Malcolm Louis Wallace, 79th birthday -
  Apr 2, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
• HB 2167 Passed House 114
  Election Laws - As introduced, requires all public institutions of higher education in this state to observe an academic holiday on each general election day. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 49, Chapter 11; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
  Apr 2, 2026: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
• SB 2416 Passed Senate 114
  Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, adds an exception to the requirement that mineral and other interests in real property are assessed to the owner of the real property. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.
  Apr 2, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
• SR 353 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Interns - Iyana Debro -
  Apr 2, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
• SB 2423 Became law 114
  Food and Food Products - As enacted, prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from selling, offering for sale, or providing to students on school property through a school nutrition program any food or beverage item that contains Allura Red AC; Erythrosine B; Tartrazine; Sunset Yellow FCF; Erioglaucine disodium salt; Indigo carmine; or Fast Green FCF. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
  Apr 2, 2026: Pub. Ch. 619
• SJR 589 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Congress - Urges Congress to enact legislation reaffirming and preserving the equal opportunities in athletics guaranteed to women and girls by Title IX and recognizing that allowing males to compete in women's athletics violates the purpose and meaning of Title IX. -
  Apr 2, 2026: Ref. to Education Committee
• HJR 1116 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Gavin Garlett, Top Ten Senior, Spring Hill High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1122 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Logan Davis, Top Ten Senior, Wayne County High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1121 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Halle Runions, Top Ten Senior, Wayne County High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1109 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Sapana Das, Valedictorian, Chuckey-Doak High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1129 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Daygen Smith, Salutatorian, Wayne County High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1108 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Hillsboro High School, winner of MNPS High School Battle of the Books -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1111 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jacob Day, Top Ten Senior, Spring Hill High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1474 In committee 114
  Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As introduced, enacts the "No Pride Flag or Month Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 15; Title 20 and Title 49.
  Apr 1, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
• HJR 1118 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Shelby Ballington, Top Ten Senior, Spring Hill High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1115 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kyle Nielsen, Top Ten Senior, Spring Hill High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1123 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Levi Rochell, Top Ten Senior, Wayne County High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SB 1145 In committee 114
  Death - As introduced, requires, if the person or government agency assuming custody of a body for the purposes of burial does not request an autopsy, or that the body be embalmed, the person or agency to ensure that the body is buried within 48 hours from the time when the person or agency waives the ability to request an autopsy or embalming of the body. - Amends TCA Title 34, Chapter 6, Part 37; Title 38; Title 50; Title 56; Title 62, Chapter 5; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 68.
  Apr 1, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
• HJR 1132 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Personal Occasion - Novella Morrow, 102nd birthday -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 2563 In committee 114
  Public Defenders - As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the number of days' written notice the president of the district public defenders conference must give before calling an at-will meeting of the conference. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.
  Apr 1, 2026: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
• HB 1472 In committee 114
  Sex Discrimination - As introduced, enacts the "Banning Bostock Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21.
  Apr 1, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
• HJR 1125 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Rosalee Martin, Top Ten Senior, Wayne County High School -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SB 2676 In committee 114
  Children - As introduced, increases from 14 to 21 days, the maximum amount of time per year that an entity or organization may provide child care on an occasional or infrequent basis through a "Parents' Night Out" or similar "Special Event" program while remaining exempt from the department of human service's licensing requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 49; Title 50; Title 67 and Title 71.
  Apr 1, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
• HJR 1107 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - Hobart L. "Coach" Powell, Sr. -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SB 1064 In committee 114
  Health, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department on or before January 1, 2026, to submit a report with a list of each drug that is psychotropic medication pursuant to current law and the side effects of each medication to the chair of the health and welfare committee of the senate and the chair of the committee of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over health-related matters. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 41; Title 49; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
  Apr 1, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee