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TN SB 1714

died on adjournment

Public Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public Schools Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 20 and Title 49.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1714 pass?

No. TN SB 1714 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 (2026-04-09): Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

What is TN SB 1714 about?

TN SB 1714 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Public Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public Schools Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 20 and Title 49.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1714?

Hensley is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1714.

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-04-09 — Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Hensleyprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-15

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-21

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-22

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-26

    Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. 2026-03-04

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

  6. 2026-03-11

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026

  7. 2026-03-16

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  8. 2026-03-16

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026

  9. 2026-03-17

    Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

  10. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  11. 2026-03-23

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  12. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  13. 2026-03-24

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0

  14. 2026-04-07

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026

  15. 2026-04-09

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/4/2026 Passed

    2026-03-04 · pass · 8-1

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-03-24 · pass · 7-2

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1714&ga=114

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