Tennessee bills

Tennessee legislators · Data: Open States

State bill data last updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:03 PM.

9,112 bills

• SR 264 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Appalachian Miles for Smiles -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SR 270 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Denise Hooser, Anderson Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SR 266 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Stacie Carlton, Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SR 273 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Josh Moore -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SR 278 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Carlee Morris, 2025-2026 Ramer Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SJR 573 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - Crossett Franklin, Sr. -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SJR 541 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Tennessee Chapter, 90th anniversary -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SR 276 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jon Tallent, 2025-2026 Adamsville High School Teacher of the Year -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SJR 566 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Cristy Dunn -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SR 261 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Jennifer Channell, TSSAA Distinguished Service Award -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SR 281 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Kristi Langsdon, 2025-2026 Bethel Springs Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SJR 549 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee and Quebec's partnership -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SJR 546 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Tim Rausch -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SB 2340 Introduced 114
  Labor and Workforce Development, Dept. of - As introduced, increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days before which a citation regarding a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 becomes a final order after the citation is received; increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days after receipt of the citation that the recipient has to advise the commissioner of the recipient's objections before the citation becomes a final order. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.
  Feb 3, 2026: Withdrawn.
• SR 271 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Dr. Stacy Jones, McNairy County Central High School Teacher of the Year and graduate of UTM's WestTeach program -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• HB 1014 In committee 114
  Safety - As introduced, changes the reporting date, from February 1 to January 15, by which the commissioners of education and safety must jointly report to the governor and the general assembly on the implementation of the "Schools Against Violence in Education Act." - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.
  Feb 3, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
• HR 7 In committee 114
  Naming and Designating - Designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day." -
  Feb 3, 2026: Reset on Final cal. 2 of Health Committee
• SJR 561 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Alex Robinson, 2025 Blue Ribbon Teacher -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SR 272 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Rod Barnes -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• HB 1730 In committee 114
  Healthcare Liability - As introduced, removes the three-year statute of repose for a healthcare liability action based on an injury that was not discovered when the negligent act or injury occurred so that the action may be brought within one year from the date of such discovery. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.
  Feb 3, 2026: Ref. to Judiciary Committee
• SR 269 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Hattie Starks, Haywood High School Teacher of the Year -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• HJR 809 In committee 114
  Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 28 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize counties and municipalities, by a two-thirds vote of the local legislative body, to make the levying and collection of the tax on all real property, or one or more subclassifications of real property, by the jurisdiction optional or may authorize alternative payment plans, including advanced tax payments or deferred tax payments that include a lien against the title of the property. -
  Feb 3, 2026: Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
• SJR 556 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - Patricia Newton -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SJR 568 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Joe Carson -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SJR 554 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Retirement - Dr. Cathy Beck, Cheatham County Director of Schools -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SJR 616 Adopted 114
  General Assembly, Adjournment - Recesses General Assembly due to forecasted inclement weather. -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• SB 43 In committee 114
  Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, authorizes a county legislative body to elect not to permit persons within the county to lawfully carry a handgun without a handgun carry permit by passage of a resolution; requires a county that has passed such a resolution to provide notice to persons present within the county by posting notice of the resolution in conspicuous public locations throughout the county. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
  Feb 3, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
• SB 1894 In committee 114
  Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to install, maintain, and use, subject to parental approval, a video camera surveillance system in the special education classrooms operated by the LEA or public charter school to continuously monitor students, teachers, and staff in the classroom while special education or related services are being provided. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.
  Feb 3, 2026: Withdrawn.
• SR 279 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Professional Achievement - Katie Moore, 2025-2026 Selmer Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
  Feb 3, 2026: Enrolled and ready for signatures
• SJR 563 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Metro Nashville Public Schools Parent Coalition -
  Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1821 In committee 114
  Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, states that a person who has not been convicted of a violent, felony crime and who is lawfully able to own or to possess a firearm under the Constitution of Tennessee is considered to be individually licensed and verified by this state within the meaning of the provisions regarding individual licensure and verification in the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act. - Amends TCA Title 39.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
• HB 1863 In committee 114
  Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, requires the Tennessee higher education commission to submit a report to the education and finance committees of the senate and house of representatives identifying any fiscal year, beginning with the 2004 fiscal year, for which net lottery proceeds were insufficient to fully fund certain scholarships and grants, resulting in a pro rata reduction in award amounts or a draw upon the general shortfall reserve subaccount. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 4, Chapter 51 and Title 49, Chapter 4.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Education Committee
• HB 1541 In committee 114
  Police - As introduced, authorizes qualified companies to maintain a company police force that may exercise law enforcement authority within the confines of the company's properties; prescribes qualifications for police officers of a company police agency. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20; Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
  Feb 2, 2026: Withdrawn.
• SB 1948 In committee 114
  Autopsies - As introduced, requires a county medical examiner to report certain instances of the natural death of an infant or young person under 20 to the federal Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry; requires the county medical examiner to review the deceased infant's or young person's immunization and medical records; authorizes civil penalties and license sanctions for violations. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 63 and Title 68.
  Feb 2, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
• HB 1445 In committee 114
  Finance and Administration, Dept. of - As introduced, creates a law enforcement officer recruitment fund and grant program administered by the department for the purpose of assisting eligible law enforcement agencies in officer recruitment. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38.
  Feb 2, 2026: Withdrawn.
• HB 1880 In committee 114
  Taxes, Privilege - As introduced, removes licensed attorneys who have practiced more than 20 years from the application of the professional privilege tax. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means 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
• HB 1795 In committee 114
  Real Property - As introduced, expands existing statutory authority of a masonic lodge to take real property by deed by extending the same authority to a masonic lodge-sponsored corporation or limited liability company that is created for such purpose; authorizes a masonic lodge-sponsored corporation or limited liability company to lease or rent real or personal property to a masonic lodge or other entity. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 102.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
• HB 1850 In committee 114
  Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, enacts the "Climate Resiliency Fund Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 9; Title 60; Title 67 and Title 68.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee- Government Operations for Review
• HB 1545 In committee 114
  Criminal Procedure - As introduced, allows certain felony offenders to petition to have the offender's criminal history records sealed after completion of all requirements of sentencing and at least five years without being convicted of a new offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
  Feb 2, 2026: Withdrawn.
• HB 2040 Introduced 114
  Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the criminal offense of intentionally communicating a threat of harm to a public official or a member of the public official's immediate family; punishes a violation as a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.
  Feb 2, 2026: Intro., P1C.
• SB 2590 Introduced 114
  School Vouchers - As introduced, changes the reporting date, from June 30 to June 15, by which each private school must provide the results of the tests that are required to be administered to recipients of an education freedom scholarship to the office of research and education accountability in the office of the comptroller of the treasury. - Amends TCA Title 49.
  Feb 2, 2026: Filed for introduction
• SB 2663 Introduced 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.
  Feb 2, 2026: Filed for introduction
• SB 2020 Introduced 114
  Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, prohibits health insurance entities from downcoding reimbursement claims from healthcare professionals except in limited circumstances; makes certain other changes related to health insurance claim adjudication. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7.
  Feb 2, 2026: Withdrawn.
• HB 1647 In committee 114
  Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates a Class D felony offense of knowingly possessing Kratom; creates a Class B felony offense of knowingly manufacturing, delivering, or selling Kratom, or of knowingly possessing Kratom with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell Kratom; punishes a violation of the offense as a Class A felony if the offense involved the delivery or sale of Kratom to a minor; requires toxicology tests in certain circumstances to include testing for Kratom; requires the commissioner of labor and workforce development to promulgate a rule to add Kratom to the definition of a drug in regard to workers' compensation claims. - Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.
  Feb 2, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• SB 1918 In committee 114
  Union County - Subject to local approval, changes the building permit fee to fifty cents per square foot on all buildings constructed, erected, or reconstructed. - Amends Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1973; as amended.
  Feb 2, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
• HJR 749 In committee 114
  General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Recognizes importance of substance abuse prevention education. -
  Feb 2, 2026: Withdrawn.
• HB 1860 In committee 114
  Public Records - As introduced, requires the department of correction to disclose records and information to any member of the general assembly, upon written request, to enable the member to determine whether the laws of this state are being complied with regarding inmates in the department's custody. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 40 and Title 41.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
• HB 1809 In committee 114
  Sewage - As introduced, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
• SB 1863 In committee 114
  Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires bondsmen to file the quarterly reports on number of bonds issued by the bondsman in the preceding quarter by the thirtieth day of January, April, July, and October, rather than the twenty-fifth day; requires court clerks to file the quarterly reports on number of bonds accepted by the clerk in the preceding quarter by the thirtieth day of January, April, July, and October, rather than the twenty-fifth day. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.
  Feb 2, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee