Tennessee House · Feb 17, 2026
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee 2/17/2026 Passed (2)
Result: pass
HB 1834: Local Education Agencies - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Religious Freedom Act," which authorizes a local board of education to open a meeting of the board with a prayer led by a member of the board as long as the prayer does not require participation of any person in attendance at the meeting and no person is harassed or coerced to participate in the prayer. - Amends TCA Title 49.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Scott Cepicky(Republican) | Yea |
| Ronnie Glynn(Democratic) | Yea |
| Chris Hurt(Republican) | Yea |
| Jay Reedy(Republican) | Yea |
| William Slater(Republican) | Yea |
| Mark White(Republican) | Yea |