Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Esther Helton-Haynes 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.
Introduced31
Out of committee19
Passed one chamber19
Passed both chambers19
Became law19
Never left committee12
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 23 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Academic Achievement 4Insurance, Health, Accident 3Criminal Offenses 3Memorials, Retirement 3Opioids 2Health Care 2
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, relative to quality improvement committees.
In plain English Protects quality improvement committee information from loss of confidentiality when healthcare providers discuss it in good faith with patients or family members.
Official synopsis: As enacted, specifies that a good faith disclosure of information related to an activity of a quality improvement committee (QIC) made by a healthcare provider or healthcare organization to a patient or a family member of a patient is not a waiver of the privilege…
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to Kratom.
In plain English Creates criminal offenses and testing requirements related to kratom, among other changes.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts "Matthew Davenport's Law," which creates certain criminal offenses and testing requirements related to Kratom. – Amends TCA Title 33, Chapter 2; Title 38; Title 39; Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-15
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yahir Ozny Miranda Gonzalez, 2026 Salutatorian of East Ridge High School.
Yahir Ozny Miranda Gonzalez, Salutatorian, East Ridge High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-05
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Abby Lee Black, 2026 Valedictorian of East Ridge High School.
Abby Lee Black, Valedictorian, East Ridge High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-05
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Grace Crane, 2026 Valedictorian of East Hamilton High School.
Emma Grace Crane, Valedictorian, East Hamilton High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Bailey Renee Keene, 2026 Salutatorian of East Hamilton High School.
Bailey Renee Keene, Salutatorian, East Hamilton High School
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
A RESOLUTION to recognize Susan Bedwell on the occasion of her retirement.
Susan Bedwell
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 9; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56 and Title 63, relative to funding oversight.
In plain English Requires non-governmental entities receiving state in-kind funding under federal Public Health Service Act to also receive state or federal grants subject to audit to qualify as 340B entities, effective November 1, 2026.
Official synopsis: As enacted, clarifies that, as of November 1, 2026, a non-governmental entity receiving in-kind funding from the state or a political subdivision of the state pursuant to the federal Public Health Service Act is eligible to qualify as a 340B entity, only if the entity…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 790 · 2026-04-27
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article VI, Section 4, of the Constitution of Tennessee, regarding the residency requirements for judges.
In plain English Proposes changing judicial residency requirements from living in a specific circuit or district to living in any county within that circuit or district for one year.
Official synopsis: Proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution of Tennessee to change the residency requirements for a judge from being a resident of the circuit or district for one year to being a resident of a county of the respective circuit or…
Not out of committeeH. subst. SJR 618 · 2026-04-16
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 40, relative to the development of retail and other public tourism facilities.
As introduced, increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days within the end of a fiscal year, for which a municipality is requesting an allocation of sales and use taxes revenues, that a municipality may submit a summary of the cost of an economic…
Not out of committeePlaced on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/20/2026 · 2026-04-16
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53 and Title 63, relative to buprenorphine products.
In plain English Allows healthcare providers who subcontract with the Department of Correction to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder if certain criteria are met.
Official synopsis: As enacted, adds that a healthcare provider who subcontracts through the contracted healthcare vendor with the department of correction may prescribe a buprenorphine product for the treatment of opioid use disorder if other certain listed criteria are met. – Amends TCA Title 53 and Title…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 677 · 2026-04-13
A RESOLUTION to recognize William "Bill" F. Knowles, Hamilton County Clerk, on the occasion of his retirement.
William "Bill" F. Knowles, Hamilton County Clerk
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare providers.
As introduced, extends from 30 business days to 60 business days the period of time an individual, applicant, licensee, certificate holder, or registrant has to file a petition in Davidson County chancery court following receipt of a notice from a health-related licensing authority that the…
Not out of committeeTaken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-25
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71, relative to contraception.
As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that provides coverage for prescription contraceptives, to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2027 · 2026-03-23
A RESOLUTION to recognize East Ridge City Manager J. Scott Miller on the occasion of his retirement.
East Ridge City Manager J. Scott Miller
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-11
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