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State bill data last updated Oct 25, 2026, 4:01 AM.

9,112 bills

• HB 1794 In committee 114
  Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, authorizes school districts to establish fund pools for the investment of school district funds. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.
  Mar 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
• SB 2270 In committee 114
  County Government - As introduced, increases from two to three days, the minimum notice period required for a county mayor to convene a special session of the county legislative body for emergency purposes. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 6.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 962 In committee 114
  Energy - As introduced, requires an applicant and an electric utility service to perform and submit to the locality a site assessment prior to the approval of a rezoning request, special exception, or special use permit for the siting of a new high energy use facility (HEUF). - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 54; Title 65 and Title 68.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 1895 In committee 114
  DUI Offenses - As introduced, allows a person convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant involving alcohol or opioids to agree to receive naltrexone injections at the person's own expense for a period of 12 continuous months in lieu of being required to operate only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 2112 In committee 114
  Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the department of revenue; requires fuel suppliers, and electric and water utilities that provide fuel and service respectively to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the department; requires the commissioner to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 2479 In committee 114
  Safety - As introduced, requires newly installed storm drains and culverts constructed after July 1, 2026, to be equipped with a safety cover or grate if the opening is large enough that a child could reasonably fall into or become trapped within the structure. - Amends TCA Title 12 and Title 68.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 2383 In committee 114
  Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, establishes limitations on the property tax rates set by a county or municipality. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 2002 In committee 114
  Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, limits the setting of the tax rate on property by a county, municipality, metropolitan government, or other taxing entity in any fiscal year at a rate that would render in total receipts from all levies an amount more than the receipts from that source from the immediately preceding fiscal year for the county, municipality, metropolitan government, or other taxing jurisdiction, plus an additional 2 percent, subject to certain exceptions; establishes a procedure by which the 2 percent increase may be exceeded by passage of a referendum. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 1972 In committee 114
  Veterans - As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 58.
  Mar 24, 2026: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 1104 In committee 114
  Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that three days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser if the purchaser is older than 17 but younger than 21. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SJR 913 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Amanda Nealon, North Springs Middle School Teacher of the Year -
  Mar 24, 2026: Withdrawn.
• HB 1040 In committee 114
  Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21.
  Mar 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee
• SB 2429 In committee 114
  Criminal Procedure - As introduced, changes from April 1 to April 30, the date by which a county legislative body must submit to the judges of the general sessions criminal court of the county and the chairs of the legislative committees having jurisdiction over criminal matters a written report setting forth findings and the overall evaluation of the use of judicial commissioners. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SJR 914 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Kayla Shouse, Homestead Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
  Mar 24, 2026: Withdrawn.
• SJR 870 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Officer Michael J. Douglas -
  Mar 24, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 387 In committee 114
  Medical Occupations - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider from inquiring as to a patient's ownership, possession of, or access to firearm ammunition or firearm accessories; subjects the healthcare provider to disciplinary action and a fine of $1,000 if the healthcare provider makes such inquires. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
  Mar 24, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• SB 632 In committee 114
  Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2025, to apply for a certificate of possession; creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semiautomatic rifle and makes any semiautomatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54; Section 38-3-119 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 2373 In committee 114
  Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, specifies that a jailer's authorization to evaluate a person confined in the county jail for purposes of the person's care includes evaluating the person's need for medical attention. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• HB 1288 In committee 114
  Education - As introduced, creates the school safety grant fund to be administered by the department of education; requires that school safety grants be used to support local education agencies and public charter schools with prevention, reduction, and response efforts with regard to school shootings. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.
  Mar 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
• SB 2257 In committee 114
  County Government - As introduced, requires each county to create a county ethics commission. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 5.
  Mar 24, 2026: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
• HB 1975 In committee 114
  Education - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Career Readiness Enhancement Act," which requires public high schools to integrate career readiness tools that enable students to earn credentials related to job readiness into career technical education; establishes a pilot program to obtain feedback from the business sector; makes other additions and changes to present law related to the provision and evaluation of career readiness tools. - Amends TCA Title 49.
  Mar 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
• HB 2286 In committee 114
  School Vouchers - As introduced, repeals the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program," the "Education Freedom Scholarship Act," and the "Individualized Education Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
  Mar 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
• SB 1035 In committee 114
  Criminal Offenses - As introduced, requires the administrative office of the courts to report by October 1, 2025, to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives the number of persons found guilty of the Class A misdemeanor of, as an employer, dismissing from employment an employee because of jury service by that employee, from January 1, 1990, until January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 39.
  Mar 24, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
• SR 342 Adopted 114
  General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Kelly G Rollins, State Board of Education -
  Mar 24, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SB 1769 In committee 114
  Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, prohibits a utility that provides electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing the rate charged to customers who are 65 years of age or older upon notice that the customer qualifies for such rate cap pursuant to an age verification process established by the Tennessee public utilities commission (TPUC) by rule; requires notification to customers of the rate cap program within 90 days of a final rule; authorizes TPUC to promulgate a rule to develop an age verification and notification process. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 1997 In committee 114
  Election Laws - As introduced, authorizes senators who have served for at least eight consecutive years and representatives who have served for at least 10 consecutive years to use signatures of registered voters outside of such senator's or representative's district for purposes of completing a nominating petition. - Amends TCA Title 2.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• SB 1973 In committee 114
  Immigration - As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41.
  Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
• HB 2396 In committee 114
  Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, prohibits public water system operators from adding fluoride to their water systems. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
  Mar 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
• SR 345 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - Jeffery Alan Hartline -
  Mar 24, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SB 2056 In committee 114
  Judicial Districts - As introduced, creates an additional criminal court in the thirtieth judicial district to be designated as part IX; requires the governor to appoint a criminal court judge to serve until the person's successor is elected at the August 2028 general election. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 2.
  Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 2619 In committee 114
  Sentencing - As introduced, increases from one year to three years the amount of time a defendant receiving a split sentence of confinement and probation may be required to serve a portion of the sentence in continuous confinement in the local jail or workhouse; specifies that the state is responsible for all costs of incarceration after the first year. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41.
  Mar 23, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 1669 In committee 114
  Driver Licenses - As enacted, removes present law that prohibits a person from being denied a commercial driver license, or being deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle, based on the failure to meet motor safety carrier regulations because of a medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 4.
  Mar 23, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 601
• HB 1744 Became law 114
  Business and Commerce - As enacted, authorizes a private entity that is engaged in business with the public and accepts cash payments to round off all figures used in the transaction amount to the nearest nickel, if exact change is not available; authorizes a financial institution that provides currency in exchange for a payment instrument received to round off all figures used in the transaction amount to the nearest nickel, if exact change is not available. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 45; Title 47, Chapter 50; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 67.
  Mar 23, 2026: Pub. Ch. 602
• HB 618 Became law 114
  Public Officials - As enacted, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; grandfathers individuals holding more than one office presently until the terms expire; clarifies that such prohibition does not apply to an office in a political party's state executive committee. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 8.
  Mar 23, 2026: Pub. Ch. 596
• SB 1908 In committee 114
  Real Property - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Private Property Vesting Rights of 2026," which entitles a property owner to just compensation from a public entity if the public entity enacts a land use regulation that has the effect of reducing the fair market value of the property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16.
  Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 2336 Passed Senate 114
  Firefighters - As introduced, increases from one year to two years post the duration of employment, the period of which a criminal background required as a condition of employment as a paid or volunteer fire protection personnel, or applicant for such position, must be maintained by the employer. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 50 and Title 68.
  Mar 23, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
• SJR 812 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day, May 17 -
  Mar 23, 2026: Ref. to Delayed Bills Committee
• HB 2144 In committee 114
  Courts, Administrative Office of the - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Court Appearance Reminder Program Act." - Amends TCA Title 16 and Title 40.
  Mar 23, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
• HB 2153 In committee 114
  Domestic Violence - As introduced, enacts "Katherine's Law"; creates the offense of aggravated domestic assault, which is a Class B felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.
  Mar 23, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
• SB 2142 In committee 114
  Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, deletes an obsolete statute requiring the administrative office of the courts, department of children's services, and the commission on children and youth to jointly submit a report on juvenile justice data collection by January 1, 2019. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.
  Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 1851 In committee 114
  Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes certain criminal offenses relative to the possession and carrying of firearms, including the offense of carrying a firearm with the intent to go armed if the person has been convicted of stalking or DUI in certain circumstances and the offense of possession of a firearm by a person under 25 if the person was adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses as a juvenile; removes the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in a public park, playground, civic center, or other public recreational area; makes various other changes relative to the possession and carrying of firearms. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65.
  Mar 23, 2026: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027
• SB 1183 In committee 114
  Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates a criminal offense of storing or keeping a firearm in any place if the firearm is not secured in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device that is properly engaged so as to render the firearm inoperable by any person other than the owner or another lawfully authorized user; punishes a violation of the offense as a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
  Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 1893 Became law 114
  Juries and Jurors - As enacted, requires a breastfeeding mother to be excused from jury service upon submitting to the jury coordinator a written request to be excused and a supporting medical statement from a licensed physician or a certified professional midwife. - Amends TCA Title 22, Chapter 1 and Title 22, Chapter 2.
  Mar 23, 2026: Pub. Ch. 594
• SJR 668 In committee 114
  General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Todd Skelton, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Advisory Board -
  Mar 23, 2026: Companion HJR 891 substituted for SJR
• SB 1353 In committee 114
  Criminal Procedure - As introduced, restores the right of suffrage for persons convicted of an infamous crime after expiration of the sentence imposed for the infamous crime; removes requirement that the person pay restitution and court costs and be current in all child support obligations before having the person's right of suffrage restored; permits a person to have the right of suffrage restored without having the person's full rights of citizenship restored. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.
  Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• HJR 3 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - Dr. Zachary Tyler Medley -
  Mar 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• SB 2263 In committee 114
  Consumer Protection - As introduced, authorizes the attorney general and reporter to submit the required annual report regarding the activities of the consumer affairs division in the office of the attorney general and reporter to the general assembly electronically. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 47.
  Mar 23, 2026: Deferred to Summer Study
• SB 2343 In committee 114
  Sentencing - As introduced, establishes parole criteria for certain persons convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to imprisonment for life; specifies that if a person is convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to imprisonment for life, then the sentence must automatically expire after the person has served 40 years. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
  Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 2215 In committee 114
  Privacy, Confidentiality - As introduced, enacts the "Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act" for the purposes of protecting, maintaining, and accessing historical location data. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 24 and Title 38.
  Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 624 In committee 114
  Public Officials - As enacted, prohibits an individual holding an elected office of a local government from holding another elected office in this state at the same time; grandfathers individuals holding more than one office presently until the terms expire; clarifies that such prohibition does not apply to an office in a political party's state executive committee. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 8.
  Mar 23, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 596