SB0942Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21, relative to sign language interpreters.
Introduced by Becky Massey, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21.
Where it stands
Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Education Committee · March 18, 2026
4
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | No |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | No |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | No |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Education Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee
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