SB2362Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 33; Title 37 and Title 52, relative to children with certain disabilities.
Introduced by Becky Massey, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires the department and the department of disability and aging to collaborate to ensure that children with an intellectual or developmental disability who are in the custody of the department of children's services or at risk of entering the custody of the department receive appropriate services and supports for individuals with a disability; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 33; Title 37 and Title 52.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/23/2026
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 8, 2026
85
Yes
8
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
93 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | No |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0567)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0865)
Passed H., Ayes 85, Nays 8, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 811
Effective date(s) 04/23/2026
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