Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bobby Harshbarger 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.
Introduced53
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber31
Passed both chambers31
Became law31
Never left committee22
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 65 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Recognition 5Insurance, Health, Accident 5Education 3Consumer Protection 2Pensions and Retirement Benefits 2Memorials, Retirement 2
AN ACT to amend Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended by Chapter 162 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 140 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 132 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 64 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 2 of the Private Acts of 2009 and Chapter 44 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Bristol.
Subject to local approval, revises election provisions for city council and the board of education to comply with changes to general election law; reduces the time after final passage for an ordinance to take effect from 17 days to seven days; changes the due dates…
Became lawComp. became Pr. Ch. 61 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to the ownership or control of pharmacies by pharmacy benefits managers.
As enacted, enacts the "Freedom, Access, and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act." – Amends TCA Title 63.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/22/2026 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, relative to dietetics and nutrition.
In plain English Creates a licensing system for dietitians and nutrition practitioners in Tennessee.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts the "Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act." – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1002 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to criminal justice.
In plain English Prohibits defendants charged with certain offenses from being released on personal recognizance or unsecured bonds.
Official synopsis: As enacted, prohibits a defendant charged with certain offenses from being released on the defendant's personal recognizance or upon execution of an unsecured bond. – Amends TCA Title 40.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 933 · 2026-05-15
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Rylan Kiser upon being named the 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Youth of the Year.
Rylan Kiser, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Youth of the Year
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to commend Bridget Harper-Diaz for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Bridget Harper-Diaz
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
AN ACT to amend Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended by Chapter 345 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 292 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 244 of the Private Acts of 1980; and Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2001; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the city of Kingsport.
In plain English Changes Kingsport's city charter to adjust when the vice-mayor is chosen, when tax collection warrants may be issued, and when school board members assume office and select a president, among other changes.
Official synopsis: Subject to local approval, makes various changes to the charter, including when a vice-mayor is chosen by the board; when warrants to collect delinquent taxes may be issued; removes a requirement that a tentative appropriation ordinance must be published in a newspaper; changes from the…
Became lawComp. became Pr. Ch. 49 · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to honor the life and legacy of Fred Walton of Kingsport.
Fred Walton
Became lawSigned by Senate Speaker · 2026-04-30
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to law enforcement officers' rights.
In plain English Requires prosecuting agencies that maintain Brady lists to adopt policies meeting specified requirements.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires a prosecuting agency that maintains a Brady list to adopt a policy that meets certain requirements. – Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 770 · 2026-04-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 38, relative to sexual assault response teams.
In plain English Establishes a statewide sexual assault response team coordinator to provide training, support, technical assistance, and oversight to sexual assault response teams.
Official synopsis: As introduced, establishes a sexual assault response team coordinator for the purpose of providing statewide training, support, and technical assistance to and oversight of sexual assault response teams. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 38.
Not out of committeePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school nutrition.
In plain English Requires school districts to provide free breakfast and lunch to disadvantaged students, with state reimbursement after federal funds are used.
Official synopsis: As introduced, requires local boards of education to establish a program to provide free school breakfast and lunch to disadvantaged students; subject to funding, requires the state to reimburse LEAs for providing such free breakfasts and lunches after all federal funds have been applied. -…
Not out of committeePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12 and Title 49, relative to school safety.
As introduced, enacts the "Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act." – Amends TCA Title 12 and Title 49.
Not out of committeePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 · 2026-04-20
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 24 and Title 68, relative to the Tennessee fire services and codes enforcement academy.
As enacted, designates the residential burn building located on the campus of the Tennessee fire services and codes enforcement academy as the "Charles 'Charlie' J. Lewis Residential Burn Building." – Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 24 and Title 68.
Became lawEffective date(s) 04/07/2026 · 2026-04-13
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 25; Title 8, Chapter 34; Title 8, Chapter 35 and Title 8, Chapter 36, relative to retirement.
As enacted, revises provisions relating to the production of documents in certain proceedings relating to the retirement of a member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system (TCRS); revises provisions relating to the temporary reemployment of such a member upon retirement. – Amends TCA Title 8,…
Became lawEffective date(s) 04/01/2026 · 2026-04-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to leases.
As enacted, generally restricts a landlord from prohibiting a residential tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, any part of a firearm, or firearm ammunition in the tenant's residential property; a vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or tenants'…
Became lawEffective date(s) 01/01/2027 · 2026-04-06
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