HB2313Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33 and Title 68, Chapter 1, relative to early childhood mental health programs.
Introduced by David Hawk, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes the department to establish and administer an early childhood mental health home visiting program as a voluntary, evidence-based and home-based intervention to promote the mental health, developmental progress, and family stability of children from birth to five years of age and their families. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 68, Chapter 1.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 800
May 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 23, 2026
10
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | No |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | No |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Sponsor change.
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/23/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/30/2026
Objected to on Consent Calendar.
Sponsor(s) Added.
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 800
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