Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Rusty Crowe 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.
Introduced99
Out of committee63
Passed one chamber63
Passed both chambers60
Became law60
Never left committee34
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 65 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 15Memorials, Death 8Nurses, Nursing 5TennCare 4Public Funds and Financing 3Health Care 3
AN ACT to amend Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 9 of the Private Acts of 1999; Chapter 52 of the Private Acts of 2003; Chapter 33 of the Private Acts of 2012; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the town of Jonesborough.
In plain English Allows Jonesborough's board to elect a mayor from aldermen to fill vacancies, lets the town recorder use liability insurance instead of bonding, and updates election dates.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by…
Became lawComp. became Pr. Ch. 60 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 9, relative to state government.
In plain English Designates the Rhododendron and Fall-O-Dendron festivals of Roan Mountain as the state's official festivals of those names.
Official synopsis: As enacted, designates the Rhododendron and the Fall-O-Dendron festivals of Roan Mountain as the official Rhododendron and the Fall-O-Dendron festivals in this state in recognition of the festivals' contributions to the preservation of the heritage, history, and beautiful landscapes of this state. – Amends TCA…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1047 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67, relative to local government.
As enacted, enacts the "Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026"; makes related changes. – Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 40; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to psychotropic drugs.
In plain English Allows law enforcement to test a person's blood or urine for psychotropic drugs if they have probable cause to believe the person committed a mass shooting and the person consents.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes a law enforcement officer to cause to be administered a blood or urine test on a person for the presence of a psychotropic drug if such officer has probable cause to believe that the person committed a mass shooting and the person…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 33; Title 52; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to relief for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
As enacted, enacts the "Caring for Caregivers Act." – Amends TCA Title 9; Title 33; Title 52; Title 67 and Title 68.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 940 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare services.
In plain English Allows physicians and podiatrists to prescribe, dispense, or administer medication to themselves or their immediate family members.
Official synopsis: As enacted, makes various changes relative to the authority of a physician or podiatrist to prescribe, dispense, or administer medication to the provider's own self or immediate family; makes related changes. – Amends TCA Title 33; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 935 · 2026-05-15
A RESOLUTION to commend Randall Franks's A Zippedy Doodle Day: American Folk Songs for preserving Appalachian musical heritage and supporting Appalachian Music Scholarships.
Randall Franks and A Zippedy Doodle Day: American Folk Songs
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of R.L. McKinney of East Tennessee.
R.L. McKinney
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to commend Alvin Cole III for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Alvin Cole III
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to celebrate the clearing of Jackson Bridge in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Jackson Bridge Celebration
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-07
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to parental notification of classroom evacuations.
In plain English Requires school principals to notify parents by end of day when their child's classroom is evacuated, unless an ongoing emergency or law enforcement investigation prevents notification.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the principal or the principal's designee provide notification to the parent or legal guardian of each student who was in the classroom or instructional area at the time that a classroom evacuation occurred by the end of the day in which the…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 63, relative to nursing.
In plain English Enacts the Tennessee Nursing Education Integrity and Oversight Act to amend nursing regulations and education requirements.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Nursing Education Integrity and Oversight Act." – Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.
Became lawEffective date(s) 04/27/2026 · 2026-05-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, relative to unmanned aircraft over schools.
In plain English Creates a Class C misdemeanor for knowingly operating an unmanned aircraft over school grounds.
Official synopsis: As enacted, creates the Class C misdemeanor offense of knowingly using an unmanned aircraft over the grounds of a school. – Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3, relative to real property ownership.
As enacted, enacts the "Sen. Frank Niceley National Security and Economic Protection Act." – Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-04
A RESOLUTION to honor the Appalachian Fair on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Appalachian Fair, 100th anniversary
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
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