SB 1940
  • Introduced
    Jan 21, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1940
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As introduced, designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
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Senate • Apr 09, 2026: Companion House Bill substituted
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Introduced
Senate Calendar: 4/9/2026 Regular Calendar (9:00 AM CDT)
Position: 14

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Mar 02, 2026, House
HOUSE NAMING & DESIGNATING COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Health Committee 3/2/2026 Passed (6)
YES: 7
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

    NO: 3

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 17, 2026, House
      HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/17/2026 Passed (5)
      YES: 14
      NO: 5
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 14

        NO: 5

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 19, 2026, House
          HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar 3/19/2026 (4)
          YES: 0
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 0

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 24, 2026, Senate
              SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/24/2026 Passed (2)
              YES: 7
              NO: 2
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 7

                NO: 2

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 30, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY BEHN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Failed (2)
                  YES: 24
                  NO: 65
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 24

                    NO: 65

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Mar 30, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Failed (3)
                      YES: 25
                      NO: 64
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 25

                        NO: 64

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Mar 30, 2026, House
                          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 69
                          NO: 22
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 69

                            NO: 22

                              OTHER: 0
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                              Apr 09, 2026, Senate
                              FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/9/2026 Passed (1)
                              YES: 24
                              NO: 4
                              OTHER: 0
                              YES: 24

                                NO: 4

                                  OTHER: 0
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                                  Actions
                                  • Apr 09, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                    • Companion House Bill substituted
                                  • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
                                  • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                                  • Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
                                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
                                  • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
                                  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                                  • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                                  • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Filed for introduction
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