Tennessee
114th General Assembly·9,141 bills·Adjourned April 24, 2026
Track legislation moving through Tennessee. Browse 9,141 bills and resolutions during the 114th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Tennessee and Quebec's partnership
Tennessee and Quebec's partnership
As introduced, authorizes a county legislative body to elect not to permit persons within the county to lawfully carry a handgun without a handgun carry permit by passage of a resolution; requires a county that has passed such a resolution to provide notice to persons present within the county by posting notice of the resolution in conspicuous public locations throughout the county. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
As introduced, authorizes a county legislative body to elect not to permit persons within the county to lawfully carry a handgun without a handgun carry permit by passage of a resolution; requires a county that has passed such a resolution to provide notice to persons present within the county by posting notice of the resolution in conspicuous public locations throughout the county. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Dr. Cathy Beck, Cheatham County Director of Schools
Dr. Cathy Beck, Cheatham County Director of Schools
Abigail Goddard, founder of Spikey
Abigail Goddard, founder of Spikey
Franklin Rodeo, 75th anniversary
Franklin Rodeo, 75th anniversary
As introduced, increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days before which a citation regarding a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 becomes a final order after the citation is received; increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days after receipt of the citation that the recipient has to advise the commissioner of the recipient's objections before the citation becomes a final order. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.
As introduced, increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days before which a citation regarding a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 becomes a final order after the citation is received; increases, from 20 to 25, the number of days after receipt of the citation that the recipient has to advise the commissioner of the recipient's objections before the citation becomes a final order. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.
Stacie Carlton, Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Stacie Carlton, Haywood Elementary School Teacher of the Year
As introduced, requires the department to develop and implement a performance-based contracting program for each contractor with which it contracts to operate prison facilities; requires the program to make the payment of an amount equal to 25 percent of the total funds appropriated to the contractor during a fiscal year conditional upon yearly performance improvements based upon a set of performance measures. - Amends TCA Title 41.
As introduced, requires the department to develop and implement a performance-based contracting program for each contractor with which it contracts to operate prison facilities; requires the program to make the payment of an amount equal to 25 percent of the total funds appropriated to the contractor during a fiscal year conditional upon yearly performance improvements based upon a set of performance measures. - Amends TCA Title 41.
Designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day."
Designates September 22 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Day."
Recesses General Assembly due to forecasted inclement weather.
Recesses General Assembly due to forecasted inclement weather.
Appalachian Miles for Smiles
Adamsville Fire Chief Kenny Newell
Adamsville Fire Chief Kenny Newell
Ansley Moore, 2025-2026 Michie Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Ansley Moore, 2025-2026 Michie Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Kristi Langsdon, 2025-2026 Bethel Springs Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Kristi Langsdon, 2025-2026 Bethel Springs Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Crossett Franklin, Sr.
Crossett Franklin, Sr.
Denise Hooser, Anderson Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year
Denise Hooser, Anderson Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year
Bolivar Central High School, 2024-2025 Reward School
Bolivar Central High School, 2024-2025 Reward School
Amy Rickman, 2025-2026 Adamsville Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Amy Rickman, 2025-2026 Adamsville Elementary School Teacher of the Year
As introduced, establishes a deadline of no later than December 31 each year for the department of agriculture to report to the general assembly on its enforcement efforts under the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 57, Chapter 7.
As introduced, establishes a deadline of no later than December 31 each year for the department of agriculture to report to the general assembly on its enforcement efforts under the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 57, Chapter 7.
Metro Nashville Public Schools Parent Coalition
Metro Nashville Public Schools Parent Coalition
As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to install, maintain, and use, subject to parental approval, a video camera surveillance system in the special education classrooms operated by the LEA or public charter school to continuously monitor students, teachers, and staff in the classroom while special education or related services are being provided. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.
As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to install, maintain, and use, subject to parental approval, a video camera surveillance system in the special education classrooms operated by the LEA or public charter school to continuously monitor students, teachers, and staff in the classroom while special education or related services are being provided. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.
Dr. Stacy Jones, McNairy County Central High School Teacher of the Year and graduate of UTM's WestTeach program
Dr. Stacy Jones, McNairy County Central High School Teacher of the Year and graduate of UTM's WestTeach program
Hattie Starks, Haywood High School Teacher of the Year
Hattie Starks, Haywood High School Teacher of the Year