SB1912Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to acceptable uses of technology provided by public schools.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, requires each LEA and public charter school to adopt an internet acceptable use policy; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 992
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0 · April 21, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
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Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Jack Johnson | 27 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/14/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/14/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/15/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
Re-refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 992
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