Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jeremy Faison 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.
Introduced70
Out of committee57
Passed one chamber57
Passed both chambers57
Became law57
Never left committee13
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 23 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Academic Achievement 11Memorials, Recognition 8Memorials, Public Service 7Memorials, Death 6Memorials, Retirement 3Game and Fish Laws 2
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 13; Title 48; Title 49; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to low-income housing.
In plain English Establishes how to assess property taxes for multi-unit rental housing that receives federal, state, or local incentives for low-income renters.
Official synopsis: As enacted, establishes the process for property tax assessment and valuation of multi-unit rental housing that receives a federal, state, or local incentive based on low-income renter restrictions. – Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13; Title 48; Title 49; Title 67 and Title 68.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1053 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, relative to dietetics and nutrition.
In plain English Creates a licensing system for dietitians and nutrition practitioners in Tennessee.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts the "Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act." – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026, 01/01/2028 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 49; Title 53; Title 55 and Title 68, relative to public health.
As enacted, provides that any certificate of public advantage in effect on June 30, 2028, automatically expires but any pricing restrictions in a certificate of advantage remain in effect until the fifth anniversary of the expiration date or the date that a new inpatient acute…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 904 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.
As enacted, revises law relative to gender clinics and related services. – Amends TCA Title 1; Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/07/2026 · 2026-05-15
A RESOLUTION to recognize Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement.
Trooper William Bennett
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4, relative to drugs.
In plain English Increases the annual purchase limit for ephedrine or pseudoephedrine products from 43.2 grams to 61.2 grams and requires manufacturers to pay monthly fees to an electronic sales tracking system.
Official synopsis: As enacted, increases the amount of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine a person may purchase in a one-year period from 43.2 grams to 61.2 grams; changes references to the "National Precursor Log Exchange" to the "electronic sales tracking system"; requires any manufacturer of an ephedrine…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 47 and Title 65, relative to consumer protection.
In plain English Allows small businesses to request explanations from online search engines for being blacklisted and to sue if the search engine fails to respond.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes a small business that believes an online search engine has blacklisted the small business to contact the online search engine and request a response concerning the action; authorizes a small business affected by an online search engine's failure to comply with the…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 858 · 2026-05-04
A RESOLUTION to commend and honor Chief Sergeant-at-Arms Bobby Trotter on the occasion of his retirement.
Bobby Trotter, Chief Sergeant-at-Arms
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION urging the Secretary of State to include a discussion of the significance and history of the Appalachian dialect in Section VI of the Tennessee Blue Book.
In plain English Urges the Secretary of State to include a discussion of the Appalachian dialect's significance and history in the Tennessee Blue Book.
Official synopsis: Urges the Secretary of State to include a discussion of the significance and history of the Appalachian dialect in Section VI of the Tennessee Blue Book.
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 4, relative to raccoons.
In plain English Allows the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to regulate raccoon hunting through rules instead of statutory requirements.
Official synopsis: As enacted, repeals statutory requirements related to raccoon hunting, thereby permitting the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to regulate such activities through proclamations and rules. – Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-04-27
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize River Michelle Bessey, 2026 Salutatorian at Cosby High School.
River Michelle Bessey, Salutatorian, Cosby High School
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-22
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kate Anne Kickliter, 2026 Valedictorian of Cocke County High School.
Kate Anne Kickliter, Valedictorian, Cocke County High School
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-22
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Amelia Anne Hefner, 2026 Valedictorian of Cosby High School.
Amelia Anne Hefner, Valedictorian, Cosby High School
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-22
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Katie Yvonne Murray, 2026 Salutatorian of Cocke County High School.
Katie Yvonne Murray, Salutatorian, Cocke County High School
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-22
A RESOLUTION to commend Ayanna Jackson for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Ayanna Jackson
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-20
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