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• HB 2425 In committee 114
  Recreational Areas - As enacted, expands the purposes for which monies from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund may be expended by the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund board; replaces the park manager member of the board with the director of the division of state parks. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 11, Chapter 8.
  May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 981
• HB 1753 Became law 114
  Civil Emergencies - As enacted, requires a local emergency management agency to annually require all employees to receive training provided by TEMA on the Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Agreement Act of 2004 and the Interlocal Cooperation Act; encourages the chief executive of each police department, sheriff's department, fire department, public works department, highway department, municipal utility, or county or municipal finance office that is a participating government entity to designate employees to receive the training provided by TEMA. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 58, Chapter 8.
  May 18, 2026: Pub. Ch. 957
• HB 1751 In committee 114
  Special License Plates - As enacted, makes various revisions to law relative to license plates, including, but not limited to, creating new specialty earmarked license plates and cultural license plates, granting extensions to certain license plates, and making other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.
  May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 822
• HB 1752 In committee 114
  Highways, Roads and Bridges - As enacted, makes various revisions to law relative to the naming of certain roads and bridges. - Amends TCA Title 54.
  May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 823
• HJR 1161 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - ALS Awareness Month -
  Apr 30, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 2355 Became law 114
  Sewage - As enacted, 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; requires the revocation of a person's waste removal permit for a violation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.
  Apr 24, 2026: Pub. Ch. 763
• HB 2356 Became law 114
  School Transportation - As enacted, requires a local education agency that installs cameras on the exterior of school buses for the purpose of recording images of motor vehicles that fail to stop upon approaching a school bus to either enter into a memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement that includes the review of evidence from a camera and overall enforcement, or authorize school safety personnel to review evidence from a camera to determine whether a violation has occurred. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-151.
  Apr 23, 2026: Pub. Ch. 764
• HB 1754 In committee 114
  Boats, Boating - As introduced, urges the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of revenue, to study the potential impact on transportation infrastructure needs of requiring personal trailers used for the transportation of boats to be registered in this state; requires the department of transportation to report to the chairs of the transportation and safety committee of the senate and the committee in the house of representatives having jurisdiction over transportation on or before January 1, 2027, if such study is conducted. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 55 and Title 69.
  Apr 22, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/22/2026
• HJR 1252 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Ocoee Church of God, 50th anniversary -
  Apr 20, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 2619 In committee 114
  Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies - As introduced, establishes the Tennessee commission of insurance review; prohibits a health insurance entity from offering or maintaining a health benefit plan that uses downcoding in a manner that prevents the provider from collecting the fee for actual services performed either from the health benefit plan or the patient; makes other changes related to health insurance and health insurers. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.
  Apr 15, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
• HB 2216 In committee 114
  Fiscal Review Committee - As introduced, clarifies which procurement contracts are subject to review by the fiscal review committee of the general assembly; removes requirement that impact to commerce statements be included on fiscal notes prepared by the fiscal review committee. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 2 and Title 4, Chapter 56.
  Apr 9, 2026: Re-ref. to Public Service Subcommittee
• HJR 1136 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Richard Taylor -
  Apr 9, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1091 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Revolution show choir at Lake Forest Middle School, 25th anniversary -
  Mar 31, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 909 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, March 2026 -
  Mar 26, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1389 In committee 114
  Aircraft and Airports - As introduced, increases, from 30 days to 30 business days, the amount of time before the start of a fiscal year that a joint board composed of public agencies overseeing a county or municipal airport has to submit its total expenditures to be made to the governing bodies of its constituent public agencies. - Amends TCA Title 42.
  Mar 24, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• HR 170 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Interns - Sophia Brenn Myers -
  Mar 19, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 4
• HJR 1036 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - Blake Gary Davis -
  Mar 18, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1011 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Retirement - Donna Alley Simpson, Bradley County Clerk -
  Mar 13, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 2357 Introduced 114
  Taxes - As introduced, requires the commissioner of revenue to report to the general assembly on an annual basis, beginning July 1, 2027, the amount of sales and use tax refunds on purchases of major appliances, residential furniture, and residential building supplies issued to persons receiving federal disaster assistance. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.
  Feb 5, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
• HB 2424 Introduced 114
  Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, requires the notice submitted by the state board of equalization to a county mayor on whether an extension of time to complete a property reappraisal program is justified to be in writing. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.
  Feb 5, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
• HR 147 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Retirement - Donna Alley Simpson, Bradley County Clerk -
  Feb 4, 2026: Adopted, Ayes 70, Nays 18, PNV 1
• HB 1749 In committee 114
  Recreational Areas - As introduced, expands the purposes for which monies from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund may be expended by the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund board; replaces the park manager member of the board with the director of the division of state parks. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 11, Chapter 8.
  Feb 4, 2026: Withdrawn.
• 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
• HB 1810 In committee 114
  Sewage - As introduced, implements a system of graduated periods of suspension of a person's license to engage in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems following conviction for offenses involving illegal dumping of sewage. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
• HB 1750 In committee 114
  Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As introduced, requires the validation or revalidation tab, sticker, or other device issued for a calendar year that is affixed to a registration plate must be a different color scheme than the color scheme of the validation or revalidation tab, sticker, or device issued for the previous calendar year. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102 and Title 55, Chapter 4.
  Jan 22, 2026: P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
• HB 212 Became law 114
  Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, creates new specialty earmarked license plates; extends certain specialty earmarked license plates; authorizes the funds generated from the issuance of the Historic Franklin new specialty earmarked license plate to also be used to provide financial support for the Chester Inn State Historic Site; authorizes the issuance of motorcycle plates for paratroopers. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.
  May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 479
• HB 785 In committee 114
  Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, requires every bondsman licensed in this state to file a quarterly report with the department of revenue detailing the total number of bonds issued by the bondsman in the preceding quarter, the number of bonds issued in each county in which the bondsman operated, and the total amount of the bondsman's liability in each county; requires each clerk of a court that admits defendants to bail to file a quarterly report with the department detailing the total number of bonds accepted from bondsmen and the total amount of the bonds accepted from bondsmen in the preceding quarter; authorizes the department to use the reports to complete audits on the bail bonding tax. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 13; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 8.
  May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 396
• HB 73 In committee 114
  Historical Commission - As enacted, prohibits the commission, and any other state entity other than the state building commission engaged in the historic preservation of real property, from regulating the renovation, alteration, or demolition of improved public or private real property that is not listed on the Tennessee register of historic places, or taking any adverse action against the owner of such real property, if the real property meets certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 13 and Title 66.
  May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 301
• HB 213 In committee 114
  Highways, Roads and Bridges - As enacted, makes revisions regarding the naming of certain roads and bridges. - Amends TCA Title 54.
  May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 309
• HB 1060 Became law 114
  Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, increases the fee that county clerks and other agents are authorized to collect from purchases of hunting and fishing licenses from $1.00 to $3.00 for annual licenses and $.50 to $3.00 for temporary licenses. - Amends TCA Section 70-2-106.
  May 8, 2025: Pub. Ch. 349
• HJR 678 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Sports - Coach Jason Reuter -
  Apr 29, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker
• HJR 544 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Karis Community Health, 10th anniversary -
  Apr 15, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 495 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Sports - Bradley Central Bearettes, Class 4A girls' basketball state champions -
  Apr 9, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HB 786 In committee 114
  Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates the Class B misdemeanor offenses of criminal impersonation of a transportation network company driver and criminal impersonation of a private passenger-for-hire vehicle driver. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 39 and Title 65, Chapter 15.
  Apr 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 117
• HB 72 Became law 114
  Criminal Offenses - As enacted, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to a person who is under 21; prohibits a retailer from knowingly allowing an employee younger than 21 to access, handle, or sell any product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid on the premises of the retail establishment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
  Apr 4, 2025: Pub. Ch. 77
• HB 100 Became law 114
  Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, authorizes the members of the board of directors of energy authorities formed under the Municipal Energy Authority Act to receive certain additional compensation for attendance at meetings for each additional utility system over which the board has jurisdiction and health insurance coverage. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 34; Title 7, Chapter 36 and Title 7, Chapter 52.
  Apr 4, 2025: Pub. Ch. 78
• HJR 370 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Sports - Copper Basin Lady Cougars, District 5 champions -
  Apr 1, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 356 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Madison Wright -
  Apr 1, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HR 62 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Interns - Lauren Cabrera -
  Mar 18, 2025: Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
• HB 210 In committee 114
  Motor Vehicles - As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to publish biannually, instead of annually, statistical information regarding the number, cause, and location of highway accidents based on its analysis of accident reports that it receives. - Amends TCA Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.
  Mar 11, 2025: Ref. to Transportation Committee - Government Operations for Review
• HJR 128 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Death - Lois Johnson Bates -
  Feb 21, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 57 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Personal Occasion - Jessie Lee Coppock, 104th birthday -
  Feb 21, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1223 In committee 114
  Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct an evaluation examining the frequency at which health insurers deny healthcare claims or reimbursements for policyholders and healthcare providers and an evaluation of related data for the past five calendar years; requires TACIR to report its findings to the appropriate standing committees of the general assembly by January 15, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 10 and Title 56.
  Feb 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to Insurance Committee
• HB 41 In committee 114
  Education - As introduced, requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a wireless communication policy that requires students to keep wireless communication devices turned off and stowed away during a classroom instructional day or during instructional time except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49.
  Feb 6, 2025: Withdrawn.
• HJR 34 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, March 2025 -
  Feb 4, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HB 209 Introduced 114
  Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes the commissioner of revenue to take reasonable measures to publicize the availability of the option to designate in the Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database a driver's need for assistance with expressive language or communicating needs due to an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition; authorizes the department of safety to take such measures with respect to the voluntary designation on a driver license or identification of an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.
  Feb 3, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
• HB 211 Introduced 114
  Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, changes from January 1 to January 15 the date by which the department of transportation must submit its annual report on the status of projects funded by the transportation modernization fund. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.
  Feb 3, 2025: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
• HB 74 Introduced 114
  Criminal Offenses - As introduced, establishes mandatory minimum penalties of 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine for a person convicted of knowingly selling or distributing a product containing a hemp-derived cannabinoid to a person who is under 21 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 43, Chapter 27 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
  Jan 15, 2025: P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees