AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 67, relative to taxation.
As enacted, adds to the definition of a "qualified public use facility" as used in the Local Tourism Development Zone Business Tax Act a mixed-use development containing a performance venue with a seating capacity of at least 2,500; authorizes a municipality or public authority that…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/21/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 5, relative to the department of children's services.
In plain English Requires the commissioner of children's services to develop a statewide quality assurance program using monitoring, evaluation, and feedback to assess service delivery performance.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the commissioner of children's services to develop a statewide quality assurance program to ensure quality control through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback on the performance of the best practices in the service delivery system and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data in outcomes-based…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1075 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3, relative to food assistance.
In plain English Requires the human services commissioner to provide correction officials with a food assistance application form for inmates preparing for release.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the commissioner of human services to provide the commissioner of correction with a form application for food assistance for use by inmates who are preparing for release. – Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1060 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 23; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 66, relative to real property.
In plain English Requires property descriptions in deeds to be prepared by a registered land surveyor or a licensed attorney using a surveyor's survey.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires a description of real property contained within a deed of conveyance of a property not previously described in a recorded instrument to be prepared by a registered land surveyor, or by a licensed attorney utilizing a survey prepared by a registered land…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20 and Title 33, relative to opioids.
In plain English Allows the attorney general to release three pharmaceutical companies from pending or future opioid-related claims.
Official synopsis: As enacted, adds Alvogen, Inc., Apotex Corp., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. to the list of companies that may be released by the attorney general for pending or future claims regarding opioids. – Amends TCA Title 20 and Title 33.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 888 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education.
In plain English Extends the right to compensation for unused leave to all employees of school districts and public charter schools, not just teachers.
Official synopsis: As enacted, extends present law concerning compensated unused leave for teachers to all employees of LEAs and public charter schools. – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/01/2026 · 2026-05-14
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to district attorneys general.
In plain English Allows the attorney general to study a district attorney's case handling in the 30th judicial district and petition the state supreme court to appoint a temporary replacement if a district attorney refuses to prosecute crimes based on unjustifiable standards.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes the attorney general to conduct a study of a district attorney general's disposition of charges and other ancillary matters within the 30th judicial district; authorizes the attorney general to petition the supreme court for appointment of a district attorney general pro tem…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/07/2026 · 2026-05-14
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to real property.
In plain English Exempts club membership fees from being classified as transfer fee covenants on real property.
Official synopsis: As enacted, provides that a provision of a document requiring a transferor or transferee to pay a fee, charge, assessment, dues, contribution, deposit, or other amount to purchase, issue, reissue, maintain, or transfer a club membership that is related to the real property or the…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 727 · 2026-05-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.
In plain English Requires parents to complete an educational seminar in certain juvenile court cases.
Official synopsis: As enacted, revises various provisions regarding children, including requiring a parent educational seminar in certain juvenile cases. – Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 730 · 2026-05-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 8 and Title 40, Chapter 11, relative to expedited hearing procedures.
As enacted, enacts the "Parental Rights Protection Act." – Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 8 and Title 40, Chapter 11.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 732 · 2026-05-04
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Gary Odom Roach of Sevierville.
Gary Odom Roach
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to pay tribute to the memory of Elaine Carver and her exemplary career as an educator.
Elaine Carver
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 24; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to medical cannabis.
In plain English Prohibits the state commissioner from rescheduling marijuana under state law if it is rescheduled federally, unless the legislature first establishes a regulatory framework and authorizes the change.
Official synopsis: As enacted, clarifies that if marijuana is rescheduled or deleted as a controlled substance under federal law, the commissioner is prohibited from rescheduling or deleting marijuana under state law, unless the general assembly has established a regulatory framework for marijuana and authorized the commissioner to…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 789 · 2026-04-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to child care.
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Child Care Hosting Safe Harbor Act." – Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 71, Chapter 3.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 695 · 2026-04-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 35 and Title 66, relative to real property transactions.
In plain English Requires title insurance agencies to notify buyers and sellers in writing when sharing premiums or fees between them and obtain their signed acknowledgement.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires title insurance agencies that separately represent the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction and agree to an arrangement to share the title insurance premiums, commissions, or other fees paid by the buyer and seller, to provide written notice to the…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-04-27
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