HB1942

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.

Complete·4/6/26

Tennessee HB1942 amends the 2021 Precious Cargo Act to include communication disorders in the definition of medical conditions.

Tennessee HB1942 amends the 2021 Precious Cargo Act by inserting a new definition for "medical condition" to include communication disorders, such as speech, language, and fluency disorders. This change ensures that individuals with these conditions are recognized under the act. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 6

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 648

Mar 16

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 16

House

Comp. SB subst.