HB1973Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discipline of an educator license.
Introduced by Mark White, District 83
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, prohibits an educator from engaging in any sexually related behavior with certain students enrolled, graduated, or withdrawn from school; requires violations to be reported to the state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 898
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 31, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| Robert Stevens | 13 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Kevin Raper | 24 | Yes |
| Yusuf Hakeem | 28 | Yes |
| Charlie Baum | 37 | Yes |
| Gino Bulso | 61 | Yes |
| Scott Cepicky | 64 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
| Jody Barrett | 69 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/24/2026
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 Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 898
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