Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bo Mitchell was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced31
Out of committee11
Passed one chamber11
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee18
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 14 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Sports 6Criminal Offenses 4Memorials, Recognition 3Firearms and Ammunition 2Alcoholic Beverages 2Election Laws 1
A RESOLUTION to honor Jeremy Boyd on being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
In plain English Honors Jeremy Boyd on his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Official synopsis: Jeremy Boyd, National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Ricky Woods upon his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
In plain English Honors Ricky Woods upon his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Official synopsis: Ricky Woods, National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of songwriting legend Don Schlitz.
Don Schlitz
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
A RESOLUTION to commend Representative Caleb Hemmer for his honorable and astute service to the people of Tennessee as a member of the House of Representatives.
Representative Caleb Hemmer
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-09
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to the sentencing of criminal defendants.
As introduced, increases from one year to three years the amount of time a defendant receiving a split sentence of confinement and probation may be required to serve a portion of the sentence in continuous confinement in the local jail or workhouse; specifies that the…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearm transactions.
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…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 54; Section 38-3-119 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to firearms.
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…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school choice.
As introduced, repeals the "Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program," the "Education Freedom Scholarship Act," and the "Individualized Education Act." – Amends TCA Title 49.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee · 2026-03-24
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 65, relative to 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.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee · 2026-03-17
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 57, relative to retail package stores.
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…
FailedTaken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-17
A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Nashville Christian School football team, 2025 TSSAA Division II-A state champions.
Nashville Christian School football team, 2025 TSSAA Division II-A state champion
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-13
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 57, relative to retail package stores.
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…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-03
A RESOLUTION to honor Tennessean Ty Simpson of Martin on his outstanding career in college football.
Ty Simpson
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-02-12
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the protection of private data.
As introduced, updates the mandatory notice regarding security freezes to specify that identity theft complaints to the federal trade commission and attorney general and reporter may be submitted via electronic means as specified by the federal trade commission and the attorney general and reporter, instead…
Not out of committeeP2C, caption bill, held on desk – pending amdt. · 2026-02-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 3; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to personal rights protections.
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,…
Not out of committeeP2C, caption bill, held on desk – pending amdt. · 2026-02-05
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