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IntroducedJan 21, 2026
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Passed SenateMar 02, 2026
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Passed HouseApr 16, 2026
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Open Meetings - As introduced, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44.
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Senate • Apr 23, 2026: Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Summary
Comments on SB 1944
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Votes
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 32
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 16
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 0
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Apr 23, 2026 | Senate
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 22, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Apr 21, 2026 | House
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Apr 21, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Apr 20, 2026 | Senate
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 16, 2026 | House
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 66, Nays 16, PNV 6
- Mar 05, 2026 | House
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Feb 27, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/2/2026
- Feb 17, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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