HB1051Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to educational materials.
Introduced by Sam McKenzie, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Read Act"; repeals the "Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
March 26, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE K-12 SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee · March 26, 2025
2
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Yusuf Hakeem | 28 | Yes |
| William Slater | 35 | No |
| Lee Reeves | 65 | No |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | No |
| Mark White | 83 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/25/2025
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/25/2025
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
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