Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bob Freeman 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.
Introduced36
Out of committee21
Passed one chamber21
Passed both chambers21
Became law21
Never left committee11
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 14 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 9Criminal Offenses 4Health Care 3Memorials, Interns 2Traffic Safety 2Memorials, Death 1
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57, relative to adulterated products.
As enacted, makes revisions to the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals. – Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1131 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to autonomous vehicles.
In plain English Requires traffic violation notices for autonomous vehicles to be mailed to the vehicle's registered owner.
Official synopsis: As enacted, establishes process regarding traffic violations committed by autonomous vehicles, including mailing the notice of violation or citation to the registered owner of the vehicle. – Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 726 · 2026-05-04
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to victims.
In plain English Requires notification of restorative justice options to crime victims in Davidson and Shelby counties through victim assistance programs.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires a notification of a restorative justice option, which is a voluntary, victim-centered process that may include facilitated communication, conferencing, community repair agreements, or other structured accountability and repair practices, to be provided through a program for victims in Davidson and Shelby counties.…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 815 · 2026-04-29
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to civics engagement.
In plain English Requires public high schools to offer students in government and civics courses three field days to observe each branch of government.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires public high schools to provide students who are enrolled in a United States government and civics course the opportunity to participate in three civic engagement field days and similar opportunities, one for each branch of government, to observe each branch of government.…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 700 · 2026-04-28
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Coach Josh Clark and the Montgomery Bell Academy debate team upon winning the 2026 Policy Debate Tournament of Champions.
Montgomery Bell Academy, 2026 Policy Debate Tournament of Champions
Became lawSigned by H. Speaker · 2026-04-21
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to professional counselors.
As introduced, redefines a licensed professional counselor as a limited practice professional counselor; redefines a licensed professional counselor with a designation as a mental health service provider as a licensed professional counselor; terminates the issuance of limited practice professional counselor licenses on July 1, 2028.…
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 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state…
Not out of committeeRe-ref. to Criminal Justice Subcommittee · 2026-04-09
A RESOLUTION to commend April Christian James for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
April Christian James
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to sexual assault.
As enacted, provides that when the victim of a sexually oriented crime is a minor, the consent of a parent or guardian is not required for the victim to receive a forensic medical examination. – Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39.
Became lawEffective date(s) 03/18/2026 · 2026-03-23
A RESOLUTION to celebrate Tennessee Tree Day.
Tennessee Tree Day
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5, relative to drag racing.
As introduced, authorizes the seizure and impoundment of a motor vehicle used in drag racing, based on probable cause, for a maximum of 72 hours; authorizes owner of motor vehicle to contest seizure in administrative or judicial hearing. – Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7;…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to insurance coverage.
As introduced, requires health benefit plans entered into, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for services related to acquired brain injury; requires the commissioner of commerce and insurance to promulgate rules to provide a process for an expedited appeal…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee · 2026-03-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act."
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which permits a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights through filing a waiver with the clerk of the circuit court in the county of the person's residence; specifies procedures the clerk, TBI, and…
FailedFailed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee · 2026-03-18
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Hillsboro High School boys' lacrosse team upon winning the 2025 TSSAA Class A state championship.
Hillsboro High School boys' lacrosse team, 2025 TSSAA Class A state champions
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-11
A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Vincent Ruiz, National Marbles Tournament winner.
Vincent Ruiz, National Marbles Tournament winner
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-02-27
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