SB2412Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 18; Title 29, Chapter 39 and Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 11, relative to civil actions.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, revises present law that authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to enforce compliance with the Tennessee Abortion-Inducing Drug Risk Protocol Act or intervene as a matter of right in a case in which the constitutionality of such act is challenged; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 18; Title 29, Chapter 39 and Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 11.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/05/2026, 07/01/2026
May 18, 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 16, 2026
74
Yes
20
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
Approved by Delayed Bills Committee
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0903)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6, PNV 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0951)
Passed H., Ayes 74, Nays 20, 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. 903
Effective date(s) 05/05/2026, 07/01/2026
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