HB2581Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to tenure.
Introduced by Justin Lafferty, District 89
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits the board of regents, each state university board of trustees, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee from conferring any new tenure status on faculty members on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
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