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TN SB 1972

died on adjournment

Veterans - As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 58.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1972 pass?

No. TN SB 1972 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-24): Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee

What is TN SB 1972 about?

TN SB 1972 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Veterans - As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 58.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1972?

Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1972.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-24 — Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Akbariprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-22

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-11

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  5. 2026-03-17

    Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

  6. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  7. 2026-03-24

    Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee 3/24/2026 Failed (1)

    2026-03-24 · fail · 2-6

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Briggs: not voting

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1972&ga=114

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