Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bryan Terry 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.
Introduced52
Out of committee34
Passed one chamber34
Passed both chambers34
Became law34
Never left committee17
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 23 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Sports 7Memorials, Recognition 7Health Care 4Controlled Substances 3Solid Waste Disposal 3Memorials, Interns 3
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 33; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to clinical trials.
As enacted, enacts the "HOPE Treatment Act." – Amends TCA Title 9; Title 33; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1119 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to medications approved by the federal food and drug administration.
In plain English Allows licensed healthcare prescribers to prescribe FDA-approved drugs scheduled under federal law, with state scheduling aligned to federal scheduling after 30 days.
Official synopsis: As enacted, clarifies that a substance that is approved by the U.S. food and drug administration and designated or scheduled under federal law by a final order published in the Federal Register, is generally considered to be in the same schedule as such substance is…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 18; Title 29, Chapter 39 and Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 11, relative to civil actions.
In plain English Revises the attorney general's authority to enforce the Tennessee Abortion-Inducing Drug Risk Protocol Act and intervene in related constitutional challenges.
Official synopsis: As enacted, revises present law that authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance with the Tennessee Abortion-Inducing Drug Risk Protocol Act or intervene as a matter of right in a case in which the constitutionality of such act is challenged; makes…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 903 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, relative to respiratory therapy.
In plain English Creates an interstate compact allowing states to coordinate regulation of respiratory therapists.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts the "Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Act." – Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 977 · 2026-05-18
A RESOLUTION to commend American Idol top-three finalist Jordan McCullough of Murfreesboro.
Jordan McCullough
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-14
A RESOLUTION to honor Coach Mack Hawks on the occasion of his retirement.
Mack Hawks
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-14
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 26; Title 30; Title 33 and Title 52, relative to homestead exemptions.
In plain English Extends homestead exemption to adult children with developmental or intellectual disabilities after the head of household dies.
Official synopsis: As enacted, adds a child who is 18 or older and has a developmental or intellectual disability to whom the homestead exemption extends upon the death of the head of the household. – Amends TCA Title 26; Title 30; Title 33 and Title 52.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 709 · 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 lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 848 · 2026-05-05
A RESOLUTION to honor National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
Asthma and allergy awareness
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-01
A RESOLUTION to commend Abigail Neeley for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
Abigail Neeley
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-24
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Anthony Griffin for his service to the Tennessee House of Representatives and his exemplary leadership and academic achievements.
Anthony Griffin
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-24
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to Indian child welfare.
In plain English Requires Tennessee courts to follow federal Indian Child Welfare Act procedures in child custody cases involving Indian children.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires certain procedures, currently found in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, to be applied by courts in child custody proceedings involving an Indian child. – Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 682 · 2026-04-24
A RESOLUTION to honor Rick Insell on the occasion of his retirement as the women's basketball coach at Middle Tennessee State University.
Coach Rick Insell
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-14
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 47 and Title 67, relative to tickets.
As introduced, creates the "Tennessee Live Music Support Act." – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47 and Title 67.
FailedFailed in Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · 2026-04-14
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Morgan Freeman for his extraordinary contributions to film, culture, and the State of Tennessee.
Morgan Freeman
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-09
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