Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Becky Massey 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.
Introduced184
Out of committee142
Passed one chamber142
Passed both chambers137
Became law136
Never left committee40
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 65 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 43Memorials, Death 13Memorials, Academic Achievement 12Memorials, Sports 8Memorials, Retirement 8Memorials, Public Service 7
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 89, relative to convention center authorities.
In plain English Renames the Convention Center Authorities Act to include agricultural exposition authorities.
Official synopsis: As enacted, revises the "Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009" as the "Convention Center and Agricultural Exposition Authorities Act." – Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 89.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5, relative to dental professions.
In plain English Requires dental hygienists to work under a dentist's direct supervision when seeing new patients for X-rays, tissue assessment, cleanings, and fluoride treatments.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires a dental hygienist to be working under the direct supervision of a dentist seeing a new patient before completing diagnostic radiographs; assessing and recording existing hard and soft tissue data; performing prophylaxis; and applying fluoride agents. – Amends TCA Title 4 and…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2, relative to voluntary surrendering of an infant.
In plain English Revises provisions governing how parents can voluntarily surrender custody of unwanted infants.
Official synopsis: As enacted, revises various provisions governing surrendering custody of unwanted infants. – Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to military family occupational licensing.
As enacted, enacts the "Military Families Licensing Recognition Act." – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.
In plain English Requires a state commission to study artificial intelligence and report findings to the governor and legislative leaders by January 31, 2027.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to the governor and both speakers by January 31, 2027. – Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to temporary assistance.
In plain English Requires the state to annually publish online a report on temporary assistance and child care program balances and spending.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the department to annually publish on the department's website a report on the temporary assistance for needy families program's and the child care and development fund's balances and expenditures. – Amends TCA Title 71.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1023 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 49, relative to pre-kindergarten.
In plain English Requires a state commission to study public school early childhood education programs with help from relevant state agencies.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires TACIR, with the assistance of relevant state agencies, to conduct a comprehensive study on public school administered early childhood education programs in this state. – Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/13/2026 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Section 38-6-103; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to domestic violence.
As enacted, makes various changes to the present law pertaining to the persistent domestic violence offender registry. – Amends TCA Title 18; Section 38-6-103; Title 39 and Title 40.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 921 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs.
In plain English Directs the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations to study crime stoppers programs statewide and recommend enhancements.
Official synopsis: As enacted, directs the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations to study the status of the crime stoppers programs across the state and make recommendations to enhance such programs. – Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults.
In plain English Grants the bureau discretion to investigate reports of suspected elder financial exploitation.
Official synopsis: As enacted, grants the bureau discretion to investigate reports of suspected elder financial exploitation. – Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 45; Title 68 and Title 71.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 908 · 2026-05-14
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Glenn Jacobs on his exemplary tenure as Knox County Mayor.
Glenn Jacobs, Mayor of Knox County
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Webb School of Knoxville Lady Spartans girls' basketball team upon winning the 2026 TSSAA, Division II-AA state championship.
Webb School of Knoxville, TSSAA Division II-AA girls' basketball state champion
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to honor National Arab American Heritage Month.
Arab American Heritage Month
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
A RESOLUTION to commemorate May 1, 2026, as "Do Something Tennessee Day" in Tennessee.
Do Something Tennessee Day, May 1, 2026
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-11
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to notice of fees.
In plain English Requires third-party hotel booking sites to disclose additional fees for ancillary services when listing those services.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires a third-party booking site that includes information about ancillary hotel services available at a hotel to disclose that there are additional fees required to access the services and which services require payment of additional fees by the consumer if access to the…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-04
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