HB1784Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.
Introduced by Gino Bulso, District 61
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · April 9, 2026
24
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
28 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) Added.
P2C, ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - Health Committee
Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 3/2/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/10/2026
No Action Taken
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/26
Sponsor(s) Added.
Reset on cal. for 3/30/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA0887), Ayes 25, Nays 64, PNV 0
Failed to adopt am (Amendment 4 - HA0892), Ayes 24, Nays 65, PNV 0
Passed H., Ayes 69, Nays 22, PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 4
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 879
Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
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