SB 1957
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 09, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 30, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 14, 2026
SB 1957
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Local Education Agencies - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Religious Freedom Act," which authorizes a local board of education to open a meeting of the board with a prayer led by a member of the board as long as the prayer does not require participation of any person in attendance at the meeting and no person is harassed or coerced to participate in the prayer. - Amends TCA Title 49. SB1957 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 710 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 05, 2026: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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Feb 17, 2026, House
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee 2/17/2026 Passed (4)
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 6

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 04, 2026, Senate
      SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/4/2026 Passed (2)
      YES: 9
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 9

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 09, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/9/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 32
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 32

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 24, 2026, House
              HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/24/2026 Passed (3)
              YES: 17
              NO: 1
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 17

                NO: 1

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 30, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 86
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 7
                  YES: 86

                    NO: 0

                      NOT VOTING: 7

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                      Mar 30, 2026, House
                      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026 (2)
                      YES: 0
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 0

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          • May 05, 2026 | executive
                            • Pub. Ch. 710
                            • Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
                          • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Governor.
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                            • Signed by H. Speaker
                          • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
                            • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                            • Signed by Senate Speaker
                          • Mar 30, 2026 | House
                            • Subst. for comp. HB.
                            • Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 7
                          • Mar 12, 2026 | House
                            • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                          • Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                            • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                          • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
                          • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                          • Feb 26, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
                          • Feb 12, 2026 | Senate
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
                          • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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