Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Fred Atchley 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.
Introduced40
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber31
Passed both chambers31
Became law31
Never left committee9
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 23 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Memorials, Retirement 8Memorials, Recognition 5Memorials, Sports 3Criminal Offenses 3Memorials, Death 3General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position 2
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10 and Title 41, relative to body cameras.
In plain English Requires correctional officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center to wear body cameras recording while on duty and in contact with or near inmates.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires each correctional officer at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center to utilize a body camera that is recording at all times while the officer is on duty at the facility and is in contact with or may reasonably anticipate contact or interaction with an…
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-18
A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Rex Henry Ogle on the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the Fourth Judicial District.
Judge Rex Henry Ogle
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-05-14
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to wildlife resources.
In plain English Allows the wildlife agency director to partner with local law enforcement to enforce wildlife laws and makes it a crime to feed black bears under certain circumstances.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing wildlife management laws and rules; creates a criminal offense for feeding black bears under certain circumstances. – Amends TCA Title…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 738 · 2026-05-04
A RESOLUTION to honor Judge Rex Henry Ogle on the occasion of his retirement from the bench of the Fourth Judicial District.
Judge Rex Henry Ogle
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
A RESOLUTION to honor the legendary Dolly Parton on the occasion of a segment of U.S. Highway 411 and U.S. Highway 25W being named in her honor.
Dolly Parton Parkway
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Jere Loveday on the occasion of a certain bridge in Pigeon Forge being named in his honor.
Jere Loveday and Loveday Family Bridge
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-30
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act."
In plain English Enacts the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act" with related changes to state law.
Official synopsis: As enacted, enacts the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act"; makes related changes. – Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 702 · 2026-04-29
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-210 and Title 40, relative to second degree murder.
In plain English Requires people convicted of second degree murder by knowingly killing another to receive a minimum Range II sentence.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires a person convicted of second degree murder by knowingly killing another to be sentenced as no lower than a Range II offender. – Amends TCA Section 39-13-210 and Title 40.
Became lawEffective date(s) 07/01/2026 · 2026-04-24
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 37, relative to children.
In plain English Requires courts to consider whether a parenting schedule gives each parent meaningful opportunity to participate in the child's life when making custody decisions.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires a court to consider the extent to which a parenting schedule provides each parent a meaningful opportunity to participate in the child's life, consistent with the child's best interest, in addition to the other relevant factors, when making a child custody determination.…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 683 · 2026-04-24
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to theft.
As introduced, prohibits the use of a telecommunication device, with intent to deprive the owner of property, to fraudulently obtain or exercise control over the property of another without the owner's effective consent, which is punishable as theft, but in no event less than a…
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
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Rose Gainey on the occasion of her retirement.
Rose Gainey, Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-09
A RESOLUTION recognizing the City of Gatlinburg as the official Gateway to the Smokies.
Designates City of Gatlinburg as the official Gateway to the Smokies.
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-04-09
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-27-801, relative to the trustees for other post-employment benefits.
As enacted, clarifies that the four trustees for other post-employment benefits may appoint a designee in their absence. – Amends TCA Section 8-27-801.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 660 · 2026-04-06
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Rose Gainey on the occasion of her retirement.
Rose Gainey, Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-31
A RESOLUTION to recognize fire protection services as an essential service.
Recognizes fire protection services as an essential service in this state; encourages local governments to ensure that fire protection services are available to all residents of this state.
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-31
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