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SB1959Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to Charlie Kirk memorials.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Mark Pody, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, requires the governing board for each public institution of higher education to install and maintain a "Charlie Kirk Memorial Courtyard for Civil Debate" at the main campus of each public institution of higher education governed by the board. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.

Where it stands

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

March 11, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

  5. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

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