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IntroducedJan 22, 2026
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Passed SenateMar 12, 2026
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Passed HouseApr 06, 2026
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Became LawApr 27, 2026
Tennessee Senate Bill
State Government - As enacted, prohibits a state agency from issuing or renewing a certification, registration, license, or permit to a corporate entity if an officer, director, or employee of the entity provides material support or resources, meeting spaces, or other forums to certain terrorist groups or organizations for the purpose of soliciting material support or recruiting new members; requires a state agency to deny, revoke, or refuse or renew a certification, registration, license, or permit issued to such entities upon receipt of satisfactory proof of such activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 48 and Title 67. SB1956 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 843 by the Secretary of State.
Last Action See all actions
executive • May 05, 2026: Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 1956
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
Votes
YES: 6
NO: 0
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 27
NO: 5
OTHER: 0
YES: 18
NO: 4
OTHER: 0
YES: 86
NO: 10
OTHER: 0
YES: 0
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 24
NO: 4
OTHER: 0
Actions
- May 05, 2026 | executive
- Pub. Ch. 843
- Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
- Apr 27, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Governor.
- Apr 17, 2026 | Senate
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 16, 2026 | House
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Apr 09, 2026 | Senate
- Concurred, Ayes 24, Nays 4 (Amendment 1 - HA0918)
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/9/2026
- Apr 06, 2026 | House
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0918)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 10, PNV 0
- Mar 16, 2026 | House
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0553)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 0 PNV 2
- Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
Documents
- Fiscal Memo for SA0553 (13419) - Amendment 1-0 to SB1956
- Fiscal Memo for HA0918 (15548) - Amendment 1-0 to SB1956
- Video: Senate Session - 52nd Legislative Day Apr 9, 2026 (03h 14m)HTML
- Video: House Floor Session - 54th Legislative Day Apr 6, 2026 (04h 14m)HTML
- Video: Senate Session - 44th Legislative Day Mar 12, 2026 (01h 57m)HTML
- Video: Senate State and Local Government Committee Mar 3, 2026 (01h 57m)HTML


