Tennessee bills

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State bill data last updated Oct 25, 2026, 4:03 PM.

9,112 bills

HB 2031 In committee 114
Housing - As introduced, provides for the regulation of accessory dwelling units. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 66 and Title 68.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
HJR 1057 Adopted 114
General Assembly, Joint Conventions - Calls joint convention to confirm governor's appointments to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section, and Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Section. -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 993 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Cinco De Mayo -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 2660 In committee 114
Education - As introduced, amends the criminal offense of threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property to apply only to a valid and credible threat; requires a local education agency's threat assessment procedures to include, when assessing a student based on dangerous or threatening behavior, a written assessment of the student by a mental healthcare provider, which may be performed via telehealth. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.

Mar 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
HJR 994 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators Living Legend Award honorees, Reverend Ann Jones-Pierre, Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, and Representative Johnny Shaw -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 2648 In committee 114
Motor Vehicles - As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days from the date of an order suspending or revoking a commercial driver license that a petition may be filed to appeal the decision. - Amends TCA Title 55.

Mar 11, 2026: Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
HJR 926 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Lonsdale Elementary School -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 896 Adopted 114
General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Alec Richardson, University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 961 Adopted 114
Memorials, Personal Achievement - Everett Solomon Lawson, Eagle Scout -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 2254 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 11, 2026: Def. to Summer Study in Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
HJR 983 Adopted 114
Memorials, Public Service - Representative Monty Fritts -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 1945 In committee 114
Education, Higher - As introduced, creates the public institution athletic program fund, which consists of proceeds from a fee paid by vendors registered with the sports wagering council; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to award grants from the fund to public institutions to assist with expenses for recruiting intercollegiate athletes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
HJR 953 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Nora Kate Butt, Salutatorian, Santa Fe Unit School -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SR 263 Adopted 114
Memorials, Government Officials - Urges TennCare to provide medical assistance coverage and reimbursement for services and care provided by doulas. -

Mar 11, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
HJR 925 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Austin-East High School, TVAAS Level 5 -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 992 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Yogi's Pizzeria & Ice Cream Emporium -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 931 Adopted 114
Memorials, Personal Occasion - Lois Goins LeFlore, 100th birthday -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 946 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Allora Collier, Top Ten Senior, Santa Fe Unit School -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 950 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Ethan Bobb, Top Ten Senior, Santa Fe Unit School -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 958 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Kobee Minor -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 1485 In committee 114
Law Enforcement - As introduced, entitles qualified law enforcement officers upon retirement or separation from service from their employing law enforcement agency to continue to maintain annual POST-certification upon meeting certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
HJR 947 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Sophie Church, Top Ten Senior, Santa Fe Unit School -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 951 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Brylie Blade, Top Ten Senior, Santa Fe Unit School -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 780 In committee 114
Constitutional Amendments - Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to food that includes the right to save and exchange seeds and the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce, and acquire and consume the food of their own choosing for their own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health, and well-being. -

Mar 11, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
HJR 986 Adopted 114
Memorials, Public Service - Representative Mary Littleton -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 2632 In committee 114
Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to annually report the amount of fees, fines, and proceeds resulting from the sale of seized properties collected under Tennessee Apiary Act of 1995 to the chairpersons of the committees having subject jurisdiction over agriculture in both chambers of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 1; Title 4; Title 8; Title 11; Title 12; Title 35; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 44; Title 47; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 62; Title 63; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71.

Mar 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
SB 2518 In committee 114
Transportation, Dept. of - As introduced, changes the deadline from January 1 to February 15 by when the department must submit its annual report to the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, the chair of the transportation and safety committee of the senate, and the chair of the transportation committee of the house of representatives, on the status of projects funded by the transportation modernization fund. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 23; Title 9, Chapter 11; Title 9, Chapter 21; Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 9, Chapter 9; Title 54 and Title 67.

Mar 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
SB 2185 In committee 114
Tourist Development, Dept. of - As introduced, requires a copy of an annual audit report prepared by certain organizations under the department to be submitted to the legislative librarian. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 13; Title 24; Title 36; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 47; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.

Mar 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
SB 1950 In committee 114
Driver Licenses - As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to issue a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle to an applicant who would otherwise qualify for a for-hire endorsement but for the requirement of at least two years of unrestricted driving prior to the date of application if the applicant has completed a sentence of incarceration after conviction for an offense and currently has a restricted license for unpaid fines and court costs and is making payments in accordance with a payment plan. - Amends TCA Title 55.

Mar 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
HB 936 In committee 114
Day Care - As introduced, treats nieces and nephews of the whole or half-blood of a primary caregiver as being related to the caregiver for purposes of present laws governing child care agencies. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5.

Mar 11, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Health Subcommittee
SB 2534 In committee 114
Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, allows the Tellico Village Property Owners Association's water and wastewater utility services to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee board of utility regulation. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82, Part 7 and Title 65, Chapter 4, Part 1.

Mar 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
HJR 929 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Zoe Scheiderich, Miss Tennessee 2025 -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 2611 In committee 114
Uniform Commercial Code - As introduced, changes, from the local law of the securities intermediary's jurisdiction to the law of this state, the law governing certain aspects of an investment security transaction; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 47.

Mar 11, 2026: Failed in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
HB 2618 In committee 114
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
HB 1910 In committee 114
Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, enacts the "Supporting Troopers though Advanced Retirement (STAR) Act"; authorizes current state troopers to elect to participate in an alternative defined benefit retirement plan that offers enhanced benefits; authorizes state troopers participating in the alternative plan to elect to defer retirement and continue working full-time for up to eight years while their retirement benefits are deposited into an interest-bearing account until they elect to retire. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 7 and Title 8.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
SB 905 In committee 114
Education - As introduced, enacts the "School Safety and Mental Health Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.

Mar 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
HB 2016 In committee 114
Employees, Employers - As introduced, requires employers that condition employment or prospective employment upon an employee or prospective employee submitting to a mental health evaluation to grant the employee or prospective employee reasonable access to the results of the mental health evaluation, including any report from a mental health professional or other evaluator; provides a private right of action for an employee or prospective employee who is denied such access. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 50.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
HB 2307 In committee 114
Funeral Directors and Embalmers - As introduced, authorizes the operator of a crematory facility to provide an electronic receipt, instead of a written receipt, to the person who delivers a dead human body or body parts to the facility for cremation. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 10; Title 29; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 46; Title 50; Title 55; Title 56; Title 58; Title 62; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
HB 1775 In committee 114
Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires that a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, include coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for an individual with a personal or family history of cancer that is recommended by a healthcare professional, and evidence-based cancer imaging for an individual with an increased risk of cancer as recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
HB 2164 In committee 114
Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, allows the Tellico Village Property Owners Association's water and wastewater utility services to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee board of utility regulation. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82, Part 7 and Title 65, Chapter 4, Part 1.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
HJR 963 Adopted 114
Memorials, Death - Dr. Julie Aderhold Goodin -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 995 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee credit unions -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 985 Adopted 114
Memorials, Public Service - Representative Debra Moody -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 998 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - St. Agnes Academy, 175th Anniversary -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 959 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Eric Gregory -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 1509 In committee 114
Water - As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from prohibiting a utility that provides drinking water from pumping or otherwise withdrawing water from natural waters for purposes of providing drinking water, including as a prerequisite to renewal of the utility's permit, unless the prohibition is required to comply with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
HJR 971 Adopted 114
Memorials, Sports - Fairview Titans -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 1661 In committee 114
Children - As introduced, establishes when a minor is engaged in the work of content creation; creates protections and requirements related to a minor engaged in the work of content creation. - Amends TCA Title 35; Title 37; Title 47 and Title 50.

Mar 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
HB 2316 In committee 114
Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires each public and private electric utility and electric project developer, owner, or operator to conduct a technical assessment of certain electrical transformers to determine vulnerability to geomagnetically induced current; requires such entities to file a report on the assessment with the general assembly, governor, board of utility regulation, and the public utilities commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7 and Title 65.

Mar 11, 2026: Def. to Summer Study in Business & Utilities Subcommittee
HJR 979 Adopted 114
Memorials, Retirement - Lieutenant Colonel Brian E. Celatka -

Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.