SB2094

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to higher education.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

SB2094 amends Tennessee higher education laws to classify spouses of military members as in-state students for tuition purposes.

SB2094 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to classify spouses of military members as in-state students for tuition purposes. This applies to spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. who have not resided in Tennessee. The bill mandates institutions of higher education to classify these students as in-state, overriding other provisions. It also updates definitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0

7 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 7

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026