Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
SB 1940 designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day" in Tennessee, as amended to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2. The bill establishes this date for annual observance to renew the state's commitment to protecting life and honor those lost to legalized abortion, per the bill's preamble. It does not create new legal obligations or policies but formally recognizes this day for state acknowledgment. The designation applies to Tennessee's official observances under state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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