Tennessee House · Mar 11, 2026
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (1)
Result: pass
HB 562: State Government - As introduced, prohibits a person, political subdivision, or public official, in connection with a state emergency, from categorizing or proclaiming by order, rule, or regulation that a lawful occupation is non-essential, or otherwise proclaiming by order, rule, or regulation that a lawful occupation is prohibited from operating based on what the lawful occupation is; specifies that a person harmed by a violation of the prohibition may bring a civil action for actual damages or declaratory relief. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 10 | 5 |
| Total | 10 | 9 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Becky Jo Alexander(Republican) | Nay |
| Fred Atchley(Republican) | Nay |
| Gino Bulso(Republican) | Yea |
| Elaine Davis(Republican) | Yea |
| Clay Doggett(Republican) | Yea |
| Rick Eldridge(Republican) | Yea |
| Andrew Farmer(Republican) | Yea |
| Johnny Garrett(Republican) | Yea |
| Torrey Harris(Democratic) | Nay |
| Gloria Johnson(Democratic) | Nay |
| Kelly Keisling(Republican) | Yea |
| William Lamberth(Republican) | Yea |
| Mary Littleton(Republican) | Nay |
| Jason Powell(Democratic) | Nay |
| Lowell Russell(Republican) | Yea |
| Gabby Salinas(Democratic) | Nay |
| Tommy Stinnett(Republican) | Nay |
| Chris Todd(Republican) | Yea |
| Ron Travis(Republican) | Nay |