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• HB 2422 Became law 114
  Education - As enacted, requires the department of education to implement a pilot program to evaluate whether administering fewer district- and state-mandated assessments results in students achieving greater academic success; adds an additional method by which a student who is not proficient in ELA, as determined by the student's achieving a performance level rating of “approaching” on the ELA portion of the student's most recent TCAP test, may be promoted. - Amends TCA Title 49.
  May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1030
• HB 1875 Became law 114
  Real Property - As enacted, prohibits a unit owners' association or homeowners' association from prohibiting a lot owner from installing an electric vehicle charging station for the lot owner's personal use on property owned by the lot owners; makes other changes related to electric vehicle charging stations. - Amends TCA Title 48 and Title 66.
  May 18, 2026: Pub. Ch. 914
• HB 2263 In committee 114
  Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As enacted, adds starvation resulting in death of a livestock animal to the types of conduct that constitute the Class E felony of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, when done in a depraved and sadistic manner without justifiable or lawful purpose. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2.
  May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 974
• HJR 1518 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Barry Clingan -
  May 5, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1482 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Laurel McCuiston, Valedictorian, Sale Creek High School -
  May 5, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1483 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Landon Mims, Salutatorian, Sale Creek High School -
  May 5, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1481 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kylee Am, Salutatorian, Hixson High School -
  May 5, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1480 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Academic Achievement - Hiba Shahbaz, Valedictorian, Hixson High School -
  May 5, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 2261 In committee 114
  Registers of Deeds - As enacted, authorizes all bonds for the conveyance of real or personal estate to be registered only if the bond contains the signatures of all parties subject to the bond and the expiration date of the bond; authorizes all agreements for the conveyance of real property or contracts, memoranda, abstracts, or affidavits for the sale of real property, or similar documents by whatever similar or other name, to be registered if such documents contain the signature of the owner of the property or the owner's attorney-in-fact or court-appointed representative, the signature of the proposed purchaser, and the expiration date of the agreement. - Amends TCA Section 66-24-101.
  May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 865
• HB 2423 In committee 114
  Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires the state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, to qualify an advanced degree in media and technology as an advanced degree that leads to a library information specialist endorsement; establishes certain staffing requirements for libraries in public schools that serve students in any combination of grades nine through 12 based on current student enrollment; requires a public school that serves any of the grades nine through 12 to employ a full-time library information specialist with an endorsement as a library information specialist if certain criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.
  May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 864
• HB 1454 In committee 114
  Sentencing - As enacted, adds aggravating circumstances for a jury to consider when determining the sentence of a defendant convicted of certain offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
  Apr 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 693
• HB 2262 Became law 114
  Children's Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to make an initial screening, and potentially an assessment, upon receiving a report of harm that includes a report of harm alleging facts that involve a caregiver; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 71.
  Apr 24, 2026: Pub. Ch. 762
• HB 2115 In committee 114
  County Boundaries - As introduced, increases from 90 days to 100 days the amount of time that a joint committee on county consolidation has following its receipt of a petition of consolidation to report its findings and recommendations on the feasibility of consolidation of the petitioning county with another county. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.
  Apr 20, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• HB 2260 In committee 114
  Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for arson committed at a pregnancy resource center from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; defines "pregnancy resource center" as a nonprofit organization that provides care and resources to assist women and families facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies, including providing counseling, financial assistance, food, clothing, and medical assistance to pregnant women and reimbursing social service providers who prepare adoptions throughout the state for services and programs targeting at-risk women and families with immediate and ongoing needs related to unexpected pregnancy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3.
  Apr 16, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/20/2026
• HB 2264 In committee 114
  Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the Class B misdemeanor offense of interfering with a religious institution if a person acts to intentionally obstruct, disturb, or interfere with the activities of the religious institution by making an utterance, gesture, or display in a manner that is offensive to the sensibilities of an ordinary person, either within the place where the meeting is held or so near it as to disturb the order and solemnity of the activities; defines "religious institution" as a church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
  Apr 15, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
• HJR 1212 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Retirement - Becky Kirk -
  Apr 14, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1211 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Retirement - Joe Smith, Hamilton County Schools Board of Education -
  Apr 14, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 1134 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Tonya Craft -
  Apr 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1874 Became law 114
  Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, redefines "hybrid electric vehicle" to clarify that it is a motor vehicle that is propelled by a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine or other power source and components thereof. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.
  Mar 30, 2026: Pub. Ch. 628
• HJR 1065 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Notre Dame High School, 150th anniversary -
  Mar 26, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1043 In committee 114
  Education - As introduced, deletes obsolete provisions regarding implementation of the school grading system. - Amends Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8 and Title 49.
  Mar 25, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
• HJR 1013 In committee 114
  General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Robin Morrison, Tennessee public utility commission -
  Mar 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
• HJR 1050 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Sam Houston -
  Mar 18, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 940 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Pastor Jeff Myers and First Lady Rachel Myers, 50th ministry anniversary -
  Mar 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 788 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Retirement - Gary Jared -
  Feb 12, 2026: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1877 In committee 114
  Privacy, Confidentiality - As introduced, prohibits a state or local government entity from requiring implantation of a microchip or other permanent identification marker as a condition to receive benefits or services, or participate in assistance programs, offered or otherwise provided by the entity; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40; Title 47; Title 50 and Title 56.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
• HB 1876 In committee 114
  Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts from the sales and use tax the retail sale of infant formula and diapers and wipes designed to be used by infants and children. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.
  Feb 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
• HB 782 Became law 114
  TennCare - As enacted, directs the director to establish an additional PACE program as a pilot in one of the two grand divisions where a PACE program did not exist in 2024; permits a current PACE program in a county with a specific population to expand into contiguous counties having specifically listed populations. - Amends TCA Title 71.
  May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 502
• HB 783 Became law 114
  Housing - As enacted, authorizes local governments to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 33.
  May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 503
• HB 302 In committee 114
  Traffic Safety - As enacted, creates the offense of an occupant of a vehicle parking, leaving standing, or stopping the vehicle on a street or highway and blocking or impeding the normal movement of traffic for the purpose of soliciting, negotiating, or consummating an employment transaction with a person standing on or in proximity to the street or highway. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17; Title 54 and Title 55.
  May 2, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 158
• HJR 634 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Retirement - Rheubin McGhee Taylor -
  Apr 29, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HJR 633 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Buddy Templeton -
  Apr 29, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HB 1085 In committee 114
  Education - As enacted, prohibits a local board of education or public charter school governing body from removing a material from a library collection for the sole reason that the material is religious. - Amends TCA Title 49.
  Apr 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 270
• HB 784 In committee 114
  Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts from the sales and use tax the retail sale of infant formula and diapers and wipes designed to be used by infants and children. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.
  Apr 9, 2025: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
• HB 1084 In committee 114
  Health, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to establish and administer a grant program to reimburse local education agencies, public charter schools, private schools, and medical first responders for the costs of anti-choking devices purchased by the local education agency, public charter school, private school, or medical first responder on or after July 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.
  Apr 9, 2025: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
• HB 781 In committee 114
  Real Property - As enacted, requires a buyer engaged in wholesaling real property to disclose certain information related to the buyer's equitable interest in the real property to the seller and a subsequent purchaser. - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 66.
  Apr 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 72
• HB 303 In committee 114
  Motor Vehicles - As enacted, authorizes the sale or purchase of previously titled antique or unique motor vehicles without a motor vehicle dealer license through auction formats held in Hamilton County that meet certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 17 and Title 62, Chapter 19.
  Apr 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 60
• HB 459 In committee 114
  Secretary of State - As enacted, clarifies that administrative dissolution is permitted for certain entities if the entity files a signed document with the secretary of state knowing that it contained materially false information; permits administrative dissolution of certain entities if the entity is owned or controlled by a foreign government or foreign non-government person determined to be a foreign adversary by the United States secretary of commerce. - Amends TCA Title 43, Chapter 38; Title 48, Chapter 24; Title 48, Chapter 245; Title 48, Chapter 246; Title 48, Chapter 249; Title 48, Chapter 25; Title 48, Chapter 64; Title 48, Chapter 65 and Title 61, Chapter 3.
  Apr 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 113
• HJR 383 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Recognition - Lawson Electric Company, 100th anniversary -
  Apr 7, 2025: Signed by Governor.
• HB 300 Became law 114
  Traffic Safety - As enacted, authorizes a law enforcement officer to seize or impound a motor vehicle that is found with an installed license plate flipper; requires that the owner or operator of the motor vehicle, if present, be provided the opportunity to promptly remove the license plate flipper if it can be removed safely. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
  Mar 31, 2025: Pub. Ch. 55
• HB 1083 In committee 114
  Taxes, Personal Property - As introduced, authorizes, subject to a two-thirds vote of the legislative body, the county trustee or other property tax collecting official in Hamilton County to decline to bill or refer for collection a de minimis personal property tax totaling less than $20 under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 67-5-2013.
  Mar 19, 2025: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
• HB 1209 In committee 114
  Boards and Commissions - As introduced, provides for a new definition for the term "artificial intelligence" for the Tennessee artificial intelligence advisory council act; expands, from 24 to at least 24 and at most 27, the number of members on the council; directs the council to make various other changes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 31.
  Feb 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee- Government Operations for Review
• HB 301 In committee 114
  Housing - As introduced, authorizes local governments to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, including prescribing a distance requirement for such homes from primary schools, preschools, and daycares, regulating the location and operation of such homes, and requiring that prospective residents receive a clinical referral for placement in a sober living home. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 33.
  Feb 5, 2025: Withdrawn.
• HB 188 In committee 114
  Physicians and Surgeons - As introduced, requires physicians who attend to a pregnant woman during gestation to take or cause to be taken a sample of blood to test for syphilis infection at the first examination and visit, sometime between the 28th and 32nd week of gestation, and at delivery; clarifies that the hepatitis B surface antigen test is a part of the standard serological test. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.
  Feb 3, 2025: P2C, ref. to Health Committee
• HR 1 Adopted 114
  Memorials, Personal Occasion - Maxine Fields McKenzie, 90th birthday -
  Jan 15, 2025: Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0