SB 1741
  • Introduced
    Jan 16, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 13, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 27, 2026
SB 1741
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Education, Higher - As introduced, enacts the "Charlie Kirk Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
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Senate • Apr 27, 2026: Signed by Governor.
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Mar 18, 2026, Senate
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/18/2026 Passed (2)
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 8

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 18, 2026, House
      HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee 3/18/2026 Passed
      YES: 5
      NO: 1
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 5

        NO: 1

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 26, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 26
          NO: 6
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 26

            NO: 6

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 01, 2026, House
              HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Judiciary Committee 4/1/2026 Passed
              YES: 13
              NO: 4
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 13

                NO: 4

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 07, 2026, House
                  HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/7/2026 Passed (3)
                  YES: 16
                  NO: 4
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 16

                    NO: 4

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 13, 2026, House
                      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026 4/9/2026 (2)
                      YES: 0
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 0

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 13, 2026, House
                          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 74
                          NO: 22
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 74

                            NO: 22

                              OTHER: 0
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                              Apr 13, 2026, House
                              FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed
                              YES: 74
                              NO: 22
                              OTHER: 0
                              YES: 74

                                NO: 22

                                  OTHER: 0
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                                  Actions
                                  • Apr 27, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Signed by Governor.
                                  • Apr 17, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                                  • Apr 16, 2026 | House
                                    • Signed by H. Speaker
                                  • Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                                    • Signed by Senate Speaker
                                  • Apr 13, 2026 | House
                                    • Subst. for comp. HB.
                                    • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1017)
                                    • Passed H., Ayes 74, Nays 22, PNV 0
                                  • Mar 30, 2026 | House
                                    • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                                  • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0794)
                                    • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                    • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                                  • Mar 25, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
                                  • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
                                  • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
                                  • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
                                  • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
                                  • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Reset on Final calendar of Senate Education Committee
                                  • Feb 26, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
                                  • Feb 12, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
                                  • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                                  • Jan 16, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Filed for introduction
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