Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 6 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB 1851 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, relative to official state reptiles.

Last action — Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  6. Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026

  7. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  8. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  9. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  10. Filed for introduction

  11. Intro., P1C.

  12. P2C, ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - State & Local Government Committee

  13. Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 2/9/2026

  14. Sponsor(s) Added.

  15. Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

  16. Sponsor(s) Added.

  17. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/18/2026

  18. Sponsor(s) Added.

  19. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/4/2026

  20. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/4/2026

  21. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/11/2026

  22. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026

  23. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026

  24. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

  25. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

  26. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026

  27. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026

  28. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026

  29. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

  30. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026

  31. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1851 do?
Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.
Who sponsors HB 1851?
HB 1851 is sponsored by Sexton J, Brooks, Shaundelle (Democrat), Johnson, Gloria (Democrat), Powell, Jason (Democrat), Fritts, Monty (Republican), Sparks, Mike (Republican), Hakeem, Yusuf (Democrat), Barrett, Jody (Republican), Salinas, Gabby (Democrat), Leatherwood, Tom (Republican), Towns, Jr., Joe (Democrat), and Vital, Greg (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1851?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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