AN ACT to amend Chapter 350 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1974; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the county attorney of Haywood County.
In plain English Requires Haywood County's attorney to have a state law license, gives hiring preference to residents, and updates references to county officials and governing bodies.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, for county attorney, requires state law license; hiring preference to be given to a resident; oath of office; to advise and represent county commission, the county mayor, and other county officials; authorizes county commission to employ legal counsel other than county…
Became lawPr. Ch. 69 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1990; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Stanton.
In plain English Revises the general powers of the Town of Stanton and provisions related to the town judge, subject to local approval.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, revises the general powers of the town; revises provisions related to the town judge. – Amends Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1990.
Became lawPr. Ch. 68 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9, relative to enforcement of traffic laws on designated private roadways within the megasite of West Tennessee.
In plain English Allows the West Tennessee Megasite Authority and law enforcement agencies to agree that officers can enforce traffic laws on designated private megasite roadways.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1091 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 43, relative to the Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative.
In plain English Creates the Representative Johnny Shaw Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative to amend state agricultural and education laws.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts the "Representative Johnny Shaw Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative." – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 43.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64, Chapter 9, relative to naming the water treatment facility utilized by the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee.
In plain English Names the water treatment facility serving the West Tennessee Megasite the "Michael Banks Water Treatment Facility.
Official synopsis: As enacted, designates the facility providing water and wastewater services to the Megasite of West Tennessee as the "Michael Banks Water Treatment Facility." – Amends TCA Title 64, Chapter 9.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 787 · 2026-04-28
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public records.
In plain English Allows non-citizens to inspect or receive copies of law enforcement records or reports about themselves.
Official synopsis: As enacted, entitles an individual who is not a citizen of this state to inspect or receive a copy of any law enforcement record or report pertaining solely to that individual. – Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 711 · 2026-04-24
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52, Chapter 8, Part 2, relative to respite care.
In plain English Removes the expiration date and enrollment cap from Tennessee's Alzheimer's and dementia respite care pilot program.
Official synopsis: As introduced, removes the termination date of the Alzheimer's and dementia respite care pilot program; removes the requirement that the program must actively serve up to 225 enrollees at one time in each fiscal year of the program's operation. – Amends TCA Title 52, Chapter…
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 49 and Title 68, relative to assistance for women.
In plain English Allows the commissioner to use federal funds to provide money to women whose pregnancies ended in stillbirth for burial costs and educational scholarships.
Official synopsis: As introduced, authorizes the commissioner to utilize Title V funds, to the extent permitted by federal law, to establish a program to provide funds to women whose pregnancies have ended in stillbirth for the purposes of offsetting burial or disposition costs of the stillborn child's…
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
A RESOLUTION to commend Kennedy Havard for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Kennedy Havard
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-02
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 18 and Title 67, Chapter 1, relative to the Tennessee assessor of property certification board.
As introduced, creates the Tennessee assessor of property certification board to review qualifications for the county office of assessor of property; creates new qualifications for such office. – Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 8, Chapter 18 and Title 67, Chapter 1.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal. in Government Operations Committee · 2026-03-30
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71, relative to food assistance.
As introduced, requires the department to apply, no later than January 1, 2027, for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through EBT during…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal. in Health Committee · 2026-03-24
AN ACT to amend Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1990; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Stanton.
Subject to local approval, revises the general powers of the town; revises provisions related to the town judge. – Amends Chapter 142 of the Private Acts of 1990.
FailedFailed in State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4, relative to towing.
As introduced, authorizes a tow truck to display a single, steady-burning or flashing blue light to the rear, but not the front, of the tow truck when stationary and engaged in the recovery of, or otherwise providing assistance to, another vehicle. – Amends TCA Title…
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 38; Title 52 and Title 55, relative to persons with disabilities.
As introduced, directs the department to develop and design for a driver who has a developmental or intellectual disability a blue envelope that holds the driver's essential documents, including a driver license, vehicle registration, and contact card. – Amends TCA Title 38; Title 52 and…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee · 2026-03-17
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo events to benefit certain organizations.
Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo games conducted by 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations to meet a charitable, nonprofit, or community service purpose.
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · 2026-03-03
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