AN ACT to amend Chapter 34 of the Private Acts of 2019; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Winchester.
In plain English Expands Winchester's public utilities board jurisdiction to wastewater systems, requires the mayor as a standing member, and creates four-year terms for board members.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, expands the board of public utilities' jurisdiction to wastewater treatment systems; requires the mayor to serve as a standing member of the board during the mayor's term; creates four-year terms for members; and makes various other changes. – Amends Chapter 34…
Became lawPr. Ch. 59 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the discharge of a firearm.
In plain English Creates a Class A misdemeanor for recklessly firing a gun into the air, ground, water, or nearby objects at public gatherings or events with at least 25 people present.
Official synopsis: As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1086 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34, Chapter 1; Title 36, Chapter 5 and Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to child support.
In plain English Ends parental child support obligations when a child turns 19, unless the child is handicapped or disabled.
Official synopsis: As enacted, specifies that a parent's obligation for the support of a child does not continue after the child reaches 19 unless the child is handicapped or disabled. – Amends TCA Title 34, Chapter 1; Title 36, Chapter 5 and Title 37, Chapter 1.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 870 · 2026-05-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 17, relative to professions of the healing arts.
In plain English Removes the requirement that speech language pathologists seeking licensure be members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Official synopsis: As enacted, removes requirement that persons seeking licensure as speech language pathologists be members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. – Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 17.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 796 · 2026-05-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to insurance.
In plain English Requires the insurance commissioner to study neighboring states' health insurance innovations for substance use disorder treatment and report findings to the legislature by December 31, 2026.
Official synopsis: As enacted, directs the commissioner to use existing resources to study recent innovations by neighboring states to address substance use disorder through new health insurance coverage and reimbursement methods, strategies, or models; requires the commissioner to compile the findings and any recommendations from the study…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 792 · 2026-04-28
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 8, relative to district attorneys general.
In plain English Requires district attorneys to report additional data annually and gives them direct access to court case management systems for reporting purposes.
Official synopsis: As introduced, revises the data that district attorneys general are required to include in the annual report submitted to various officials and the public; requires the clerk of every court having jurisdiction over misdemeanor and felony cases to provide the district attorneys general conference direct…
Passed one chamberPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5 · 2026-04-23
A RESOLUTION to honor the Franklin County Garden Club during National Garden Week.
In plain English Honors the Franklin County Garden Club during National Garden Week.
Official synopsis: Franklin County Garden Club, National Garden Week
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-21
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-35-501, relative to criminal procedure.
In plain English Requires sentences for attempted, conspired, or solicited versions of certain offenses to be served at 100 percent without sentence reduction credits.
Official synopsis: As introduced, adds to the list of certain offenses required to be served at 100 percent of the sentence imposed by the court undiminished by any sentence reduction credits, the attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit those offenses. – Amends TCA Section 40-35-501.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee · 2026-04-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 7 and Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to district attorneys general.
In plain English Changes the notice period for district attorneys general conference meetings from 10 days to 10 business days.
Official synopsis: As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the amount of notice the president of the district attorneys general conference must give members before calling a meeting at will. – Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 7 and Title 9, Chapter 4.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee · 2026-04-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to driving under the influence.
In plain English Requires a mandatory minimum 30-day jail sentence for driving under the influence in an active school zone.
Official synopsis: As introduced, adds a 30-day mandatory minimum period of incarceration for persons convicted of driving under the influence if, at the time of the offense, the person was within a marked school zone and a warning flasher or flashers were in operation. – Amends TCA…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee · 2026-04-15
AN ACT to amend Chapter 213 of the Private Acts of 1992; as amended by Chapter 91 of the Private Acts of 2006; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the residency requirements of the City Administrator of the City of South Pittsburg.
Subject to local approval, removes the requirement that the city administrator reside within the municipal limits to instead require residence within a 50-mile radius of the municipal limits. – Amends Chapter 213 of the Private Acts of 1992; as amended.
Not out of committeeRe-ref Private Acts Committee · 2026-04-09
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to insurance.
As introduced, authorizes the comptroller of the treasury to submit the annual actuarial study of the TennCare program and participating managed care organizations, along with any related oral and written comments, to the designated legislative committees and offices in an electronic format. – Amends TCA…
Not out of committeeReset on Final cal. of Calendar & Rules Committee · 2026-04-02
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to pharmacy benefits.
As introduced, prohibits an insurer, pharmacy benefits manager, or third-party administrator from changing or conditioning the terms of health plan coverage based on availability of financial or other product assistance for a prescription drug; establishes certain procedures for calculating an enrollee's contribution to an applicable…
Not out of committeeSponsor(s) Added. · 2026-03-10
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to assisted reproductive technology.
As introduced, directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of legislative developments occurring in neighboring states within the last five years concerning patient access to and patient safety in the use of assisted reproductive technology; requires the commissioner to publish and transmit to…
Not out of committeeP2C, caption bill, held on desk – pending amdt. · 2026-02-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health records.
As enacted, revises present law relative to a patient's electronic health record and requires a health insurance entity to establish and maintain a provider access API and a prior authorization API; makes related changes. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 447 · 2025-05-15
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