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SB 2504 Became law 114
Natural Disasters - As enacted, enacts the "Local Disaster Displacement Tax Relief Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 4; Title 58 and Title 67, Chapter 4.

May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 979
SB 2114 In committee 114
Traffic Safety - As enacted, allows a person who submits the fine and costs for a speeding ticket in lieu of appearing in court to also register for an approved driver education course online, of which successful completion can cause points for the speeding conviction to be removed from the person's record in accordance with current law. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 55, Chapter 9.

May 26, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 993
SJR 1150 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Denise Balderas, Salutatorian, Hunters Lane High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1152 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Anna Christy Eiring, Salutatorian, James Lawson High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1153 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Hayden Elizabeth Seator, Valedictorian, James Lawson High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1251 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Margot Café & Bar -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1149 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Saeed A. Negmatulin, Valedictorian, John Overton High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1155 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jayden Cole Cathey, Valedictorian, McGavock High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1151 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jesus Guadalupe Gutierrez Hernandez, Valedictorian, Hunters Lane High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1154 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jissel Martinez, Salutatorian, McGavock High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 1148 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Caden Matthew McGehee, Salutatorian, John Overton High School -

May 11, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 1819 Became law 114
Education - As enacted, requires public high schools to provide students who are enrolled in a United States government and civics course the opportunity to participate in three civic engagement field days and similar opportunities, one for each branch of government, to observe each branch of government. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Apr 28, 2026: Pub. Ch. 700
SJR 1053 Adopted 114
Memorials, Personal Occasion - Audrey Jean Glodé Campbell, 90th birthday -

Apr 22, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 2116 In committee 114
Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts books from sales tax on the annual sales tax holiday. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.

Apr 20, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
SB 36 In committee 114
Taxes, Business - As introduced, exempts child care agencies from business tax; requires the state to annually allocate the amount of such taxes derived from child care services and received from counties and municipalities in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4.

Apr 20, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee
SB 184 In committee 114
Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) - As introduced, increases, from $200 to $500, the amount each LEA and public charter school is required to pay each teacher in kindergarten through grade 12 for the purchase of instructional supplies. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 3.

Apr 20, 2026: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
SB 34 In committee 114
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Apr 9, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
SJR 934 Adopted 114
Memorials, Interns - Shafa Abbas -

Mar 31, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 899 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Aryanna Smith, Boys & Girls Clubs Tennessee State Youth of the Year -

Mar 31, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 2440 In committee 114
Controlled Substances - As introduced, enacts the "Pot for Potholes Act"; establishes a regulatory structure for the cultivation, processing, and retail sale of marijuana and marijuana products in this state to be administered by the department of agriculture. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

Mar 24, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 2502 In committee 114
Planning, Public - As introduced, enacts the "Electric Grid Resilience, Transparency, and Planning Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 58 and Title 65.

Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
SB 1344 In committee 114
Alcoholic Beverages - As introduced, authorizes the issuance of a retail package store license to an operator within the general services district of a metropolitan government that has approved the retail sale of liquor for off-premises consumption by local option election. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 57.

Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
SB 2112 In committee 114
Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the department of revenue; requires fuel suppliers, and electric and water utilities that provide fuel and service respectively to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the department; requires the commissioner to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
SB 1104 In committee 114
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that three days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser if the purchaser is older than 17 but younger than 21. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 632 In committee 114
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2025, to apply for a certificate of possession; creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semiautomatic rifle and makes any semiautomatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54; Section 38-3-119 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 642 In committee 114
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which permits a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights through filing a waiver with the clerk of the circuit court in the county of the person's residence; specifies procedures the clerk, TBI, and department of safety must follow upon receipt of a waiver. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 2016 In committee 114
Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three years have passed since the date the action was filed or the parties have agreed in writing to shield the records from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66.

Mar 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
SJR 560 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, February 2026 -

Mar 18, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 2111 In committee 114
Children's Services, Dept. of - As introduced, changes the caseload requirement for case managers in the department from a monthly average of 20 active cases or 20 children monitored to a cap of no more than 12 active cases involving no more than 12 families or 20 children monitored; requires the department to resolve each active case within 12 months and a status review hearing to be held if the case is not resolved within 12 months. - Amends TCA Section 37-5-132.

Mar 17, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 2656 In committee 114
Welfare - As introduced, directs TACIR to conduct a study into homelessness and ways to combat the rise of homelessness; requires TACIR to file the report with the health and welfare committee of the senate, the committee in the house of representatives with jurisdiction over matters pertaining to homelessness, and the legislative librarian before January 31, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

Mar 17, 2026: Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
SB 2625 In committee 114
Railroads - As introduced, prohibits a railroad company from allowing a train to obstruct a railroad crossing for more than 30 consecutive minutes; subjects the railroad company to civil penalties for violations. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 65.

Mar 16, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation & Safety Committee
SB 2624 In committee 114
School Vouchers - As introduced, repeals the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program," the "Education Freedom Scholarship Act," and the "Individualized Education Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.

Mar 12, 2026: Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
SB 2503 In committee 114
Tickets, Admission - As introduced, enacts the "Fair Access to Non-Inflated Seats (FANS) Act." - Amends TCA Title 47.

Mar 10, 2026: Deferred to Summer Study
SJR 269 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Brittney Desch, Glendale Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

Mar 4, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
SB 2626 In committee 114
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person who is convicted of a felony from running for public office, regardless of whether the person receives a presidential pardon; prohibits a public employee from receiving retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system, or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 40.

Mar 3, 2026: Recalled from Senate State & Local Government Committee
SB 2113 In committee 114
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense to knowingly inhale, ingest, use, or possess any compound, liquid, gas, or chemical that contains nitrous oxide. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 2622 In committee 114
Commerce and Insurance, Dept. of - As introduced, increases, from 20 to 25 business days, the time within which the required inspection of an installed manufactured home must occur after the commissioner's receipt of the installer's report. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
SB 2655 In committee 114
Personal Property - As introduced, extends from 10 to 100 years the initial statutory period of the postmortem right to commercial exploitation of a deceased individual's property rights in such individual's name, photograph, voice, or likeness by an executor, assignee, heir, or devisee. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 3; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 47, Chapter 18.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 2115 In committee 114
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals to include adulteration for the purpose of making the user of the food, liquid, or pharmaceutical involuntarily intoxicated; classifies the offense as a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 2623 In committee 114
Alcoholic Beverages - As introduced, authorizes the issuance of a retail package store license to an operator within the general services district of a metropolitan government that has approved the retail sale of liquor for off-premises consumption by local option election. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 57.

Feb 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
SJR 562 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Abigail Goddard, founder of Spikey -

Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 564 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Nashville's Highland Rim Forest -

Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 561 Adopted 114
Memorials, Professional Achievement - Alex Robinson, 2025 Blue Ribbon Teacher -

Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SJR 563 Adopted 114
Memorials, Recognition - Metro Nashville Public Schools Parent Coalition -

Feb 3, 2026: Signed by Governor.
SB 1818 In committee 114
Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the sale, delivery for sale, holding for sale, or offering for sale of food that contains forever chemicals, unless the food is labeled as containing forever chemicals and discloses the known or possible health effects of the chemical; defines forever chemicals as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.

Jan 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
SB 1644 In committee 114
Foster Care - As introduced, enacts the "Stable Homes for Foster Youth Act." - Amends TCA Title 37.

Jan 21, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
SR 210 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Sharon Valentina Cardenas Useche, Valedictorian, Overton High School -

Apr 25, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker
SR 202 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Daniel Alberto Ortiz Gonzalez, Valedictorian, Hunters Lane High School -

Apr 25, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker
SR 205 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Khonsu Alalu El Buchanan-Holt, Salutatorian, KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School -

Apr 25, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker
SR 208 Adopted 114
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Milan Shailesh Rathod, Valedictorian, McGavock High School -

Apr 25, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker