SB0955Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to rights of conscience and free speech.
Introduced by Ferrell Haile, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, enacts the "Medical Ethics Defense Act." - Amends TCA Title 63.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 · April 14, 2025
25
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 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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How would you vote on this bill?
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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 |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0020)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0177)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 71, Nays 24, PNV 0
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/14/2025
Concurred, Ayes 25, Nays 6 (Amendment 1 - HA0177)
Sponsor(s) Added.
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 266
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
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