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TN SB1940
TN SB1940AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, which deals with days of special observance, designates January 22nd of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day" to reaffirm the state's commitment to protecting life and to honor unborn children lost to legalized abortion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Joey Hensley (R)*,
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Adam Lowe (R),
Mark Pody (R),
Paul Rose (R),
Jessie Seal (R),
Dawn White (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 879 (on 05/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Government Operations
- ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1940&ga=114 | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0879.pdf | 05/05/2026 |
| Amendment 4-0 to HB1784 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0892.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Amendment 3-0 to HB1784 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0891.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB1784 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0887.pdf | 03/26/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1784 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0886.pdf | 03/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1940.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1784 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1784.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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