HB 1491
  • Introduced
    Jan 08, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 1491
Tennessee House Bill
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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.
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House • Feb 04, 2026: Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/11/2026
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Introduced
Bill up for public hearing • House Judiciary Committee
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Feb 11, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room I

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Feb 04, 2026, House
HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 2/4/2026 Passed (1)
YES: 7
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 1

OTHER: 0
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  • Feb 04, 2026 | House
    • Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
    • Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/11/2026
  • Jan 28, 2026 | House
    • Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 2/4/2026
  • Jan 14, 2026 | House
    • P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Education Committee
    • Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
  • Jan 13, 2026 | House
    • Intro., P1C.
  • Jan 08, 2026 | House
    • Filed for introduction
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