SB 1510 extends the sunset date for the committee established to promote competitive integrated employment for individuals with severe disabilities, moving its expiration from an earlier date to June 30, 2032. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-253 to formally reference and prolong the committee's existence. This procedural change ensures the committee continues operating under its existing framework without needing new legislation to maintain its function. The extension directly affects the committee's ability to advance its work supporting employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities.
SB 1507 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until June 30, 2031, preventing it from ending under previous sunset provisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-247 and 63-12-104 to update the board's operational timeline and clarify its creation under Title 63, Chapter 12. This procedural change directly affects the board's continued operation but does not alter veterinary licensing requirements or duties. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on February 2, 2026, and is now pending in the House.
SB 1618 clarifies that Tennessee financial institutions do not need to confirm if a deceased customer's estate or heirs received a subpoena when the institution reasonably believes the customer is deceased. It also specifies that financial records must be delivered to the party who issued the subpoena (the "issuer") using agreed-upon methods, and requires the issuer to securely retain and not disclose these records. This bill affects banks and financial institutions when responding to subpoena requests for customer financial records. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
SB 1640 amends Tennessee's address confidentiality program to exclude persistent domestic violence offenders from participating. The bill specifically adds these individuals to the list of people ineligible for the program, which normally allows victims to shield their addresses for safety. This change directly affects persistent domestic violence offenders by preventing them from using the program to conceal their location, while maintaining the program's protections for victims. The amendment modifies Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-38-603 to include "Registry of persistent domestic violence offenders" as a reason for ineligibility.
SB 1526 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to June 30, 2034. This bill directly affects licensed physicians and healthcare providers who seek to practice across state lines through the compact. The key provision amends Tennessee law to set a new termination date (June 30, 2034) for the compact, which currently allows streamlined licensure across participating states. The bill does not change the compact's operational rules, only its duration.
This bill extends the existence of Tennessee's Department of Disability and Aging until June 30, 2028, by amending two sections of the Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3). It removes an outdated reference to the department in one section and adds a clear definition of the department in another section. The bill directly affects the department's legal status and its ability to continue serving Tennesseans with disabilities and aging populations. This is a procedural extension to prevent the department from automatically terminating, not a change to its programs or funding.
SB 1582 extends the deadline for the advisory committee on innovations in K-12 education to submit its final report from December 31, 2025, to June 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the committee, which will now continue operating until the new deadline rather than ceasing on the original date. The change is procedural, amending Chapter 426 of the 2025 Public Acts to update the committee's reporting timeline. No new policies or funding are created - only the schedule for the committee's work is adjusted. The bill passed the Tennessee Senate unanimously on February 2, 2026, and is pending in the House.
SB 1552 extends the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder through June 30, 2031, by amending state code sections related to the council's structure. The bill deletes an outdated reference in one code section and adds the council as a defined entity in another section to formalize its ongoing operation. This extension directly affects the council’s ability to continue advising the state on autism-related policies and services. The bill does not create new programs or change funding but ensures the existing advisory body remains active. It passed the Tennessee Senate unanimously and is now pending in the House.
HB 1738 designates the month of April each year as "Tennessee Native Plant Month" by amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2. This procedural bill does not create new regulations or funding but formally recognizes the ecological and economic value of native plants to Tennessee. It directly affects all Tennessee residents by highlighting the state's native flora, which supports agriculture, wildlife habitats, and sustainable ecosystems. The designation aims to increase public awareness about native plants' benefits without altering existing laws or policies.
SB 1502 extends the expiration date of the Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers to June 30, 2030, preventing its automatic termination. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections in Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 62, Chapter 2 to update the board’s sunset provision. This extension directly affects architects and engineers licensed in Tennessee by ensuring the board continues overseeing their professional licensing and regulatory standards. The change maintains the current regulatory framework without altering the board’s responsibilities or procedures.
SB 1549 extends the Tennessee child fatality prevention team's operation until June 30, 2031, by removing an earlier expiration date in state law. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 142) to update the team's statutory authorization. This extension directly affects the team's ability to continue reviewing child fatalities and developing prevention strategies. The change ensures the team’s ongoing work to reduce child deaths remains funded and operational through 2031.
SB 1556 extends the Tennessee-Ireland trade commission's authorization until June 30, 2028, by amending two sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated. This commission, which facilitates trade and economic partnerships between Tennessee and Ireland, will continue its operations without interruption under the extension. The bill makes no new policy changes but updates the commission's expiration date in state law.
