HB1476Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to public institutions of higher education.
Introduced by Gino Bulso, District 61
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, enacts the "Charlie Kirk Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 831
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 7, 2026
16
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
20 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Elaine Davis | 18 | Yes |
| Tom Stinnett | 20 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Ron Travis | 31 | Yes |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | Yes |
| Kelly Keisling | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee - Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/24/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 4/1/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/31/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 831
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