TN SB 2222
enactedDamages - As enacted, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2222 pass?
Yes. TN SB 2222 has been enacted into law as of 2026-04-24. Latest recorded action (2026-04-24): Pub. Ch. 722
What is TN SB 2222 about?
TN SB 2222 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Damages - As enacted, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2222?
Johnson is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2222.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-04-24 — Pub. Ch. 722
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Johnsonprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-25
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
2026-03-03
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
2026-03-04
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-10
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
2026-03-12
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-12
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-12
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
passage
2026-03-12
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0564)
2026-03-16
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-26
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-03-26
Passed H., Ayes 71, Nays 20, PNV 0
passage
2026-03-26
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0716)
amendment-withdrawal
2026-03-26
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-03-30
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-04-01
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-04-02
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-13
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-04-24
Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
2026-04-24
Pub. Ch. 722
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-03 · pass · 7-1
Member-level votes (1)
- Lamar: not voting
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-12 · pass · 27-6
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-26 · pass · 71-20
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-26 · pass · 69-21
Member-level votes (1)
- Shaw: not voting
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2109
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