Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 1774 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7, relative to harassment.

Last action — Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on April 30, 2026.

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

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill creates offenses for schools employees involved in bullying or cyberbullying of students.

This bill establishes criminal consequences for school employees who engage in bullying or cyberbullying. It also allows for disciplinary actions like dismissal or suspension against those found to have committed such acts.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This affects school employees, as those found guilty of bullying may face suspension or dismissal.
  • Families: This means families can expect stronger protections for their children against bullying in schools.

Summary

Students - As enacted, creates a criminal offense for certain school employees who intentionally engage in bullying or cyberbullying of a student; clarifies that a teacher or school employee of a local education agency who is found to have committed an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyberbullying is subject to dismissal or suspension. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., P1C.

  3. P2C, ref. to Education Committee - Judiciary Committee

  4. Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee

  5. Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/17/2026

  6. Action Def. in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee to Next Available Calendar

  7. Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/3/2026

  8. Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee

  9. Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026

  10. Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026

  11. Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Judiciary Committee

  12. Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026

  13. Sponsor(s) Added.

  14. Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

  15. Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026

  16. Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  17. Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  18. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/1/2026

  19. Placed behind the budget

  20. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

  21. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026

  22. Rec for adopt by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  23. Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026

  24. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  25. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026

  26. Sponsor(s) Added.

  27. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026

  28. Comp. SB subst.

  29. Sponsor(s) Added.

  30. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1093

  31. Filed for introduction

  32. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  33. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  34. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026

  35. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  36. Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026

  37. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  38. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

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

  40. Subst. for comp. HB.

  41. H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0635)

  42. Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 -HA1217), Ayes 28, Nays 64, PNV 0

  43. Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0

  44. Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2026

  45. Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0635)

  46. Enrolled and ready for signatures

  47. Signed by Senate Speaker

  48. Signed by H. Speaker

  49. Transmitted to Governor for action.

  50. Signed by Governor.

  51. Pub. Ch. 1093

  52. Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1774 do?
Students - As enacted, creates a criminal offense for certain school employees who intentionally engage in bullying or cyberbullying of a student; clarifies that a teacher or school employee of a local education agency who is found to have committed an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyberbullying is subject to dismissal or suspension. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7.
Who sponsors SB 1774?
SB 1774 is sponsored by Rose, Paul (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1774?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
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