Professions and Occupations - As enacted, decreases from 18 to 16, the minimum age an individual must be to apply for a license to be a bid caller auctioneer. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 19.
SB 1904 would lower Tennessee's minimum age requirement for becoming a licensed bid caller auctioneer from 18 to 16 years old. This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 19, Section 62-19-111(a)(1)(A), directly affecting young residents aged 16-17 who wish to pursue this specific career. The change only modifies the age eligibility threshold - other licensing requirements like training or exams remain unchanged. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee after passing initial legislative steps.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Signed Apr 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Apr 27, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/10/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
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