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HB 1369 In committee 114
Health, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to make available and require educational materials on blood lead level testing for a pregnant woman who receives vouchers for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1062
HB 659 In committee 114
Election Laws - As enacted, authorizes the county election commission to designate restroom facilities in each building in which the election is held that are for the use of workers or volunteers working for a campaign with certain limitations on access. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 7.

May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1050
HR 297 Adopted 114
Memorials, Public Service - Representative G.A. Hardaway -

Apr 24, 2026: Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
HR 278 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Portia Moore -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 274 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Jerrad Taylor -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 277 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Marilyn Peete Hilliard -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 291 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Denise Williams-Greene -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 284 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Pastor Edrin Alexander -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 283 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Farra Hych -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 276 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Tony Pree -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 272 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Levonna Davis -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 285 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Devin Banks -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 270 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Angelic Mister -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 275 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Amy Schaftlein -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 287 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Terry Brown -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 282 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Adrian Maclin -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 286 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Beonka Williams -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HB 2585 Passed House 114
Damages - As introduced, states that the amount of damages awarded as noneconomic damages must not exceed $1 million in a health care liability action arising from obstetric or maternity negligence resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.

Apr 23, 2026: Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
HR 279 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Demario Hollowell -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 273 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Raven Moody -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 269 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Samuel Bachelor -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 290 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Phyllis Williams -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 289 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Nicole Gates-Golden -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 271 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Marcus Brown -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 292 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Anner Echols -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 280 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Davina Jones -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 281 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Devereau J. Williams -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 288 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Bryan Carson -

Apr 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
HR 250 Adopted 114
Memorials, Interns - Jordyn Jones -

Apr 22, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 2
HJR 1264 Adopted 114
Memorials, Death - Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. -

Apr 20, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HJR 1150 Adopted 114
Memorials, Death - Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. -

Apr 9, 2026: Signed by Governor.
HB 2589 In committee 114
Taxes, Sales - As introduced, changes the date, from February 1 to February 15, by which the department of revenue must submit its annual report regarding information and findings and any recommendations concerning sales taxes the department collects on the sale of electronic nicotine delivery devices to the speaker of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.

Apr 8, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means 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.
HR 161 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 -

Feb 24, 2026: Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
HB 2584 In committee 114
Divorce, Annulment and Alimony - As introduced, states that a divorce proceeding shall not be stayed or delayed due to the pregnancy of one of the parties if the court can determine or both parties can agree to stipulate as to whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child and, if applicable, the court enters an agreed parenting plan and child support order. - Amends TCA Title 36.

Feb 5, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
HB 2583 In committee 114
Local Government, General - As introduced, creates the "Tennessee Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund," with monies from the fund to be expended for grants and loans to counties, municipalities, state agencies, and nongovernmental entities for improvement and restoration projects; creates the board of trustees for the trust fund. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 70.

Feb 5, 2026: P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee - Government Operations for Review
HB 2586 Introduced 114
State Government - As introduced, expands the requirements of the 2026 and 2027 annual reports to be submitted by the artificial intelligence advisory council to the governor, speaker of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives by requiring such reports to include recommendations on strategies to detect and minimize the risk of fraud committed by persons using artificial intelligence. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 53; Title 62; Title 63; Title 65; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

Feb 5, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
HB 2582 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.

Feb 5, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
HB 1371 In committee 114
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, clarifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful exposure by distributing a private, intimate image of another identifiable person with intent to cause emotional distress, regardless of whether the person who distributes the image was a party to the original agreement or understanding that the image would remain private. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

May 15, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432
HJR 83 Adopted 114
Memorials, Death - William J. Chism, Sr. -

Feb 21, 2025: Signed by Governor.
HB 1370 Introduced 114
Election Laws - As introduced, requires county election commissions to include three non-binding questions related to the legalization of marijuana on the November 2026 ballot; requires the secretary of state to compile the results of the non-binding, advisory referendum, publish the results on the secretary of state's website, and forward the results to the members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 2.

Feb 12, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
HB 1364 In committee 114
Economic and Community Development, Dept. of - As introduced, creates the small business recovery grant fund, to be administered by the department, to assist eligible small businesses temporarily with costs incurred as a result of extenuating circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 50 and Title 67.

Feb 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee- Government Operations for Review
HB 1363 In committee 114
Sentencing - As introduced, permits a person who is serving a sentence of incarceration of eight years or more for an offense committed prior to January 1, 2026, and who is a victim of domestic abuse subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse inflicted by a member of the same family or household as the person to submit to the sentencing court, a request to apply for resentencing. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Feb 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
HB 1362 Introduced 114
Economic and Community Development - As introduced, extends, from December 1 to January 1, the date by which the office of business enterprise in the department of economic and community development must submit to the general assembly its annual report on advisements to the commissioner regarding disadvantaged businesses and the number of or amount of community block grants received by disadvantaged businesses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 67.

Feb 12, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
HB 1365 Introduced 114
Taxes - As introduced, changes from March 31 to March 1, the date by which the department of transportation must transmit to the governor and speakers of both houses its annual report listing the litter prevention programs receiving funds from the 0.4 percent increase in the gross receipts tax on bottled soft drinks, the amount of funds received by the programs, and the purpose for which the funds were spent. - Amends TCA Title 67.

Feb 12, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
HB 1366 Introduced 114
Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, requires a member of TCRS to provide a copy of any final workers' compensation settlement or judgment to the retirement system no later than 45 days, rather than 30 days, after the settlement or judgment becomes final. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 35; Title 49; Title 50; Title 56; Title 66 and Title 71.

Feb 12, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
HB 1367 In committee 114
Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

Feb 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee