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SB 376
  • Introduced
    Jan 28, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 07, 2025
  • Passed House
    Apr 10, 2025
  • Signed into Law
SB 376
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Education, Higher - As introduced, prohibits the exclusion of persons from participating in, being denied the benefits of, or being subject to discrimination by a four-year public or private institution of higher education in this state on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, and national origin; prohibits such institutions from using race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in determining whether a prospective student qualifies for admission into the institution, or receives scholarships or financial aid; creates a private cause of action against an institution and its officers, employees, and agents for such unlawful practices. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7.
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Senate • Apr 15, 2025: Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Mar 12, 2025, House
HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee 3/12/2025 Passed
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 4

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 26, 2025, Senate
    SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/26/2025 Passed
    YES: 8
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 8

    NO: 1

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 01, 2025, House
    HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2025 Passed (4)
    YES: 15
    NO: 4
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 15

    NO: 4

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 07, 2025, Senate
    FLOOR VOTE: Previous Question as Amended Third Consideration 4/7/2025 Passed
    YES: 25
    NO: 6
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 25

    NO: 6

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 07, 2025, Senate
    FLOOR VOTE: Lay on the Table Motion to Adopt Amend# 2 by Senator Yarbro Third Consideration 4/7/2025 Passed
    YES: 26
    NO: 6
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 26

    NO: 6

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 07, 2025, Senate
    FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/7/2025 Passed (1)
    YES: 25
    NO: 6
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 25

    NO: 6

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 10, 2025, House
    FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 3 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Failed
    YES: 21
    NO: 73
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 21

    NO: 73

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 10, 2025, House
    FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed (2)
    YES: 73
    NO: 22
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 73

    NO: 22

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 10, 2025, House
    FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Passed (1)
    YES: 73
    NO: 22
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 73

    NO: 22

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 10, 2025, House
    HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/10/2025 4/3/2025 (3)
    YES: 0
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 0

      NO: 0

        OTHER: 0
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        Apr 10, 2025, House
        FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY JOHNSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/10/2025 Failed
        YES: 23
        NO: 72
        OTHER: 0
        YES: 23

        NO: 72

        OTHER: 0
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        • Apr 15, 2025 | Senate
          • Enrolled and ready for signatures
        • Apr 10, 2025 | House
          • Subst. for comp. HB.
          • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0236)
          • Failed to adopt Am. 2 (Amendment 2 - HA0314) Ayes 23, Nays 72, PNV 0
          • Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 22, PNV 0
        • Apr 09, 2025 | House
          • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
        • Apr 07, 2025 | Senate
          • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0274)
          • Amendment tabled (Amendment 2 - SA0370)
          • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 25, Nays 6
          • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
          • Sponsor(s) Added.
        • Apr 04, 2025 | Senate
          • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
        • Mar 26, 2025 | Senate
          • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
        • Mar 19, 2025 | Senate
          • Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/26/2025
          • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
        • Mar 12, 2025 | Senate
          • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
        • Feb 12, 2025 | Senate
          • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
        • Feb 10, 2025 | Senate
          • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
        • Jan 28, 2025 | Senate
          • Filed for introduction
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