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signed · Tennessee · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 1926: Dentists and Dentistry - As enacted, requires a dental hygienist to be working under the direct supervision of a dentist seeing a new patient before completing diagnostic radiographs; assessing and recording existing hard and soft tissue data; performing prophylaxis; and applying fluoride agents. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5.

SB 1926 amends Tennessee law to allow the Board of Dentistry to provide its annual report to interested parties in electronic format instead of only physical copies. This change directly affects dental professionals, patients, and other stakeholders who access these reports. The bill modifies Section 63-5-106 of the Tennessee Code by adding that "Copies of the annual report may be provided in electronic format." It does not alter dental practice standards or create new regulations, only updating the reporting method for transparency. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on administrative accessibility.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates electronic format for annual reports, advancing digital access and modernizing administrative processes.85% confidence

in committee · Tennessee · House May 27, 2026

HB 1991: Dentists and Dentistry - As enacted, requires a dental hygienist to be working under the direct supervision of a dentist seeing a new patient before completing diagnostic radiographs; assessing and recording existing hard and soft tissue data; performing prophylaxis; and applying fluoride agents. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5.

HB 1991 amends Tennessee law to allow the Board of Dentistry to provide its annual report to interested parties in electronic format, instead of requiring only paper copies. This change directly affects the Board of Dentistry (which produces the report) and any individuals or organizations requesting the report. The key provision simply updates the reporting method by adding electronic delivery as an option under existing law (TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5). The bill does not alter the content of the report or dental practice regulations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates electronic delivery of reports, advancing digital access and modernizing administrative processes.75% confidence

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signed · Tennessee · House May 7, 2026

HJR 1548: Memorials, Recognition - CodeCrew of Memphis -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends CodeCrew of Memphis for its work in computer science education. The resolution recognizes the organization's efforts to teach technology skills to over 15,000 students and adults, with a specific focus on underrepresented groups in Tennessee. It serves as a public acknowledgment of the group's contributions to workforce development and community empowerment rather than creating new laws or funding.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill honors CodeCrew for expanding computer science education and digital skills to 15,000+ students, promoting digital equity and workforce development.90% confidence

passed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SJR 887: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Supports Tennessee’s response to the United States Department of Energy Request for Information on Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. -

This bill is a non-binding resolution expressing the Tennessee General Assembly's support for the state's bid to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus from the U.S. Department of Energy. It urges Governor Bill Lee to submit a comprehensive response to the federal request by April 1, 2026, and declares legislative intent to take necessary actions to position Tennessee as the host. The resolution highlights Tennessee's existing nuclear infrastructure, including its history with the Manhattan Project, current nuclear facilities, and recent investments in nuclear energy development. As a statement of position rather than a law, it does not create new legal obligations but serves to publicly affirm the state's commitment to pursuing this federal opportunity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expresses legislative support for Tennessee's bid to host a nuclear lifecycle innovation campus, promoting nuclear energy infrastructure and development.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill supports Tennessee's bid to host a nuclear innovation campus, advancing technology infrastructure and innovation in nuclear lifecycle technologies.75% confidence

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died · Tennessee · House Mar 23, 2026

HJR 1158: Memorials, Recognition - AT&T, 150th anniversary -

This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors AT&T's 150th anniversary by commemorating the company's founding and the first telephone call made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. The resolution expresses appreciation for AT&T's historical role in advancing telecommunications and its ongoing contributions to connectivity, broadband infrastructure, and economic opportunity in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal recognition of the company's legacy and impact on communication technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill recognizes AT&T's contributions to telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, and economic opportunity, showing positive stance toward technology advancement.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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introduced · Tennessee · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2336: Consumer Protection - As introduced, updates the mandatory notice regarding security freezes to specify that identity theft complaints to the federal trade commission and attorney general and reporter may be submitted via electronic means as specified by the federal trade commission and the attorney general and reporter, instead of only in writing or via their websites. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 2336 updates Tennessee's security freeze notice requirements to allow consumers to submit identity theft complaints electronically to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Tennessee Attorney General, as specified by those agencies. This replaces the current requirement that complaints must be submitted only in writing or via agency websites. The bill directly affects consumers who use security freezes to protect their identities and the agencies receiving these complaints. It makes no changes to the content or requirements of the complaints, only modernizing the submission method.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllows electronic submission of identity theft complaints to FTC/Attorney General, modernizing data privacy complaint process per bill's electronic means update.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2212: Privacy, Confidentiality - As introduced, enacts the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act"; creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for officers, employees, or contractors of a state agency or local governmental entity that is required by law to be issued a warrant prior to obtaining personal information or sensitive data about an individual to knowingly purchase, license, or otherwise obtain the personal information or sensitive data from a controller in lieu of the warrant requirement. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 47.

HB 2212, titled the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," prohibits Tennessee state and local government employees or contractors from purchasing or licensing personal data from companies instead of obtaining a warrant when legally required to do so. It creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for violations, with exceptions for emergency services, preventing imminent danger to individuals or the public, obtaining written consent, or complying with federal law. The law directly affects government entities handling sensitive data, ensuring they follow warrant procedures rather than bypassing them through data purchases. Key provisions clarify that "controller" (data companies) and "sensitive data" follow existing definitions in Tennessee law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts warrantless data acquisition by law enforcement, strengthening Fourth Amendment protections and civil rights in criminal investigations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents government from bypassing warrants to access personal data, strengthening privacy protections by requiring judicial oversight for data requests.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2398: Children - As introduced, requires certain commercial online platforms, websites, and applications to maintain a content moderation system that allows users to report material harmful to minors that is not properly marked or age-restricted; makes other changes related to platform content and minors. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 9 and Title 47, Chapter 18.

SB 2398 requires large social media platforms (with 10 million+ monthly U.S. users) to implement systems allowing users to report unmarked or improperly age-restricted content harmful to minors. Platforms must acknowledge reports within 48 hours, act within seven business days (e.g., remove content or apply age restrictions), and publish semi-annual transparency reports detailing their responses. Parents or legal guardians of minors can sue platforms for failing to address repeated reports of unmarked harmful content, seeking up to $5,000 per violation, while the state attorney general may also enforce compliance through fines. The bill directly affects major online platforms and aims to improve content safety for minors through mandatory reporting systems and accountability measures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires tech platforms to moderate harmful minor content, aligning with consumer protection regulations for digital safety and minors' online safety.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 27, 2026

HB 2114: Newspapers and Publications - As enacted, requires the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct a study to determine if newspapers of general circulation remain the most efficient and effective manner for governments to provide the public with transparent and accessible information. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44.

HB 2114 allows Tennessee local governments (like cities and counties) to publish certain public notices online instead of in print newspapers, starting July 1, 2027. Local governments must first adopt a written policy and pass an ordinance detailing how electronic notices will be posted, ensuring free public access, security, and accessibility for all users. The policy must specify retention periods, standardized notice formats, and legally compliant posting rules, while requiring third-party websites to charge only reasonable fees for hosting. Notices still required by law to appear in print newspapers must continue to be published that way.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables electronic public notices with accessibility/security requirements, advancing digital government services and internet access for public information.85% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2548: State Government - As introduced, enacts the "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" and the "Protection of State Land from Foreign Adversaries Act." - Amends TCA Title 12, Chapter 3 and Title 66, Chapter 2.

HB 2548 creates two new laws: the "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" and the "Protection of State Land from Foreign Adversaries Act." It requires state agencies to prohibit contracts with technology suppliers owned by foreign adversaries or using banned equipment listed by federal authorities, and mandates suppliers to certify compliance under penalty of perjury. The bill also prohibits state agencies from transferring state-owned land to foreign adversaries, their entities, or agents, requiring sworn statements from prospective buyers. These measures directly affect Tennessee state agencies and technology suppliers doing business with the state, focusing on securing infrastructure and land from foreign influence.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts foreign tech suppliers for critical infrastructure security, enhancing cybersecurity protections against adversaries per bill's mandates.85% confidence

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