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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

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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

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-09

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

  2. 2026-04-07

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026

  3. 2026-03-24

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

  4. 2026-03-23

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

  5. 2026-03-23

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

  6. 2026-03-18

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

  7. 2026-03-17

    Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

  8. 2026-03-16

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

  9. 2026-03-16

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

  10. 2026-03-11

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

  11. 2026-03-04

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

  12. 2026-02-26

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

  13. 2026-01-22

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

    referral-committee

  14. 2026-01-21

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  15. 2026-01-15

    Filed for introduction

    filing

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

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