SB 1188
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Lottery, Scholarships and Programs - As introduced, expands eligibility for a helping heroes grant to include veterans who have received any medal authorized by congress for the armed forces of the United States that is awarded for combat or heroism; allows eligible veterans to receive a helping heroes grant in pursuit of a certificate at an eligible postsecondary institution. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1182
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Sentencing - As introduced, requires a local community corrections advisory board to provide its annual report to the county legislative body on the progress of community corrections programs by February 1 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1174
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency that uses body cameras to adopt a written policy for the use of the cameras by its law enforcement officers; establishes certain requirements for the policies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1159
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Correctional Programs - As introduced, enacts the "Proximity Placement and Family Visitation Incentive Act." - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 51.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1171
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Pensions and Retirement Benefits - As introduced, requires a member of TCRS to provide a copy of any final workers' compensation settlement or judgment to the retirement system no later than 45 days, rather than 30 days, after the settlement or judgment becomes final. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 35; Title 49; Title 50; Title 56; Title 66 and Title 71.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 833
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer who becomes aware that an order of protection has been entered against a person in the officer’s presence but has not been served on the person to take appropriate steps to facilitate service of the order of protection, including notifying the sheriff’s department of the person’s immediate location; requires the curriculum of the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission to include instruction on such requirements. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38 and Title 40.
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Feb 04 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1421
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Civil Procedure - As introduced, creates an affirmative defense that may be utilized by a covered entity that is the subject of a data breach, if the covered entity’s cybersecurity program meets certain criteria at the time the breach occurs. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1165
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Election Laws - As introduced, requires county election commissions to include on the ballot for the November 2026 election a non-binding question related to the legalization of the sale, possession, and use of medical marijuana; requires the secretary of state to compile the results of the public policy opinion poll and forward the results to the members of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 2.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1358
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
State Employees - As introduced, increases, from three days to three months, the amount of paid leave provided to the officers and employees of the various agencies, boards, and departments of state government in the event of the death of such officers' or employees' children or stepchildren. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1189
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Abortion - As introduced, deletes the offense of criminal abortion; allows for an abortion before viability of the fetus or when necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant woman. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 63 and Title 68.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 580
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Day Care - As introduced, requires the governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives to establish a grant program for the purpose of supporting and funding nonprofit and faith-based child care programs for children four years of age and younger. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 32; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 71.
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Jan 30 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Health And Welfare Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1356
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
TennCare - As introduced, directs the governor to seek a new TennCare waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for individuals whose gross annual income is equal to or less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level; clarifies that the amendment takes effect upon federal approval. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Health And Welfare Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1167
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Taxes - As introduced, changes from March 31 to March 1, the date by which the department of transportation must transmit to the governor and speakers of both houses its annual report listing the litter prevention programs receiving funds from the 0.4 percent increase in the gross receipts tax on bottled soft drinks, the amount of funds received by the programs, and the purpose for which the funds were spent. - Amends TCA Title 67.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 338
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
State Symbols - As introduced, designates "Tennessee" by Arrested Development as an official state song. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
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Jan 27 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 1173
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, revises the property tax relief program for elderly, low-income homeowners to provide tiered property tax reimbursements based on the taxpayer's age. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7.
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Feb 06 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SB 581
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
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Jan 30 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 12 2025
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SJR 18
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Memorials, Heroism - Tom Lee -
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Jan 15 2025 |
Signed By Governor.
Feb 10 2025
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SR 4
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Memorials, Recognition - Delta Days at the Capitol -
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Jan 28 2025 |
Introduced, Passed On First Consideration
Feb 10 2025
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SJR 20
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Memorials, Retirement - Linda Sklar -
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Jan 15 2025 |
Signed By Governor.
Feb 10 2025
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SB 235
(114th Regular Session (2025-2026))
Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires an employing law enforcement agency to contact any prior law enforcement agency that employed the agency's officer or special deputy as part of the thorough investigation into the person's good moral character. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.
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Jan 21 2025 |
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 10 2025
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