HB 2564 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to victims.
Last action — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 815
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on April 09, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Victims' Rights - As enacted, requires a notification of a restorative justice option, which is a voluntary, victim-centered process that may include facilitated communication, conferencing, community repair agreements, or other structured accountability and repair practices, to be provided through a program for victims in Davidson and Shelby counties. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Filed for introduction
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
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Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0719)
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Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0977)
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Passed H., Ayes 89, Nays 3, PNV 1
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Signed by Governor.
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Pub. Ch. 815
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Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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Filed for introduction
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Intro., P1C.
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P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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Ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
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Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
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H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Comp. SB subst.
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 815
Sponsors
- Bob Freeman · Primary
- Elaine Davis · Cosponsor
- Towns, Jr., Joe · Cosponsor
- Justin J. Pearson · Cosponsor
- Love, Jr., Harold · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 128 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Freeman, Bob Democrat
Co-sponsors (4)
- Davis, Elaine Republican
- Towns, Jr., Joe Democrat
- Pearson, Justin J. Democrat
- Love, Jr., Harold Democrat
Not signed on (128)
128 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 128 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2564 do?
- Victims' Rights - As enacted, requires a notification of a restorative justice option, which is a voluntary, victim-centered process that may include facilitated communication, conferencing, community repair agreements, or other structured accountability and repair practices, to be provided through a program for victims in Davidson and Shelby counties. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
- Who sponsors HB 2564?
- HB 2564 is sponsored by Freeman, Bob (Democrat), Davis, Elaine (Republican), Towns, Jr., Joe (Democrat), Pearson, Justin J. (Democrat), and Love, Jr., Harold (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 2564?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 2564?
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