SB 2222
  • Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Became Law
SB 2222
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Damages - As introduced, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.
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Senate • Apr 02, 2026: Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Mar 03, 2026, Senate
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed (2)
YES: 7
NO: 1
OTHER: 1
YES: 7

    NO: 1

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      Mar 04, 2026, House
      HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/4/2026 Passed (5)
      YES: 6
      NO: 1
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 6

        NO: 1

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 12, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 27
          NO: 6
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 27

            NO: 6

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 18, 2026, House
              HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (4)
              YES: 15
              NO: 4
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 15

                NO: 4

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 26, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 71
                  NO: 20
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 71

                    NO: 20

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Mar 26, 2026, House
                      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026 3/19/2026 (3)
                      YES: 0
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 0

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Mar 26, 2026, House
                          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed (2)
                          YES: 69
                          NO: 21
                          OTHER: 1
                          YES: 69

                            NO: 21

                              NOT VOTING: 1

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                              • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                              • Apr 01, 2026 | House
                                • Signed by H. Speaker
                              • Mar 30, 2026 | Senate
                                • Signed by Senate Speaker
                              • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
                                • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                              • Mar 26, 2026 | House
                                • Subst. for comp. HB.
                                • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0716)
                                • Passed H., Ayes 71, Nays 20, PNV 0
                              • Mar 16, 2026 | House
                                • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                              • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
                                • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0564)
                                • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
                                • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
                              • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
                                • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
                              • Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
                              • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                              • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Filed for introduction
                                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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