All Roll Calls
Yes: 136 • No: 4
TennesseeSB 0591114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to threats of violence.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Criminal Offenses
Personalized for You
How does this bill affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
School threats trigger mandatory reporting and penalties
Beginning July 1, 2026, anyone who knows of a credible school mass-violence threat must report it immediately. This covers threats on school property or at school-related activities. Reports must go to both local law enforcement with jurisdiction and the school facing the threat. A credible threat is one that makes a reasonable person expect an act of mass violence. Include all known details: the threat’s nature, the threat-maker’s name and address, facts requiring the report, and other relevant information. Knowingly failing to report is a Class B misdemeanor. The law also replaces a related mental health law reference, changing § 33-7-301 to Title 33, Chapter 6, Part 4.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Paul Bailey
Republican • Senate
Janice Bowling
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/6/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/6/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/6/2026
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2025
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 5 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
4/28/2026Pub. Ch. 780
4/28/2026Signed by Governor.
4/23/2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
4/15/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/14/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/9/2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
4/8/2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
4/6/2026SenatePassed H., Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 5
4/6/2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0997)
4/6/2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
4/6/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
4/6/2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/6/2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0831)
4/6/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0007)
4/6/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
4/2/2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/23/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
3/18/2026SenateReset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/16/2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
3/16/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
3/11/2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
3/3/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
2/25/2026SenateRefer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA0997
Introduced
SA0007
SA0831
Related Bills
SB 0539, AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 13; Title 48; Title 49; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to low-income housing.
SB 0254, AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to criminal law.
SB 0198, AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, relative to taxes.
HB 2670, AN ACT to amend Chapter 33 of the Private Acts of 1985; as amended by Chapter 85 of the Private Acts of 2004; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Gleason.
HB 2666, AN ACT to amend Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 1969; as amended by Chapter 85 of the Private Acts of 1987; Chapter 74 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 57 of the Private Acts of 2001 and Chapter 67 of the Private Acts of 2024; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the privilege tax upon hotel occupancy in Shelby County.
HB 2656, AN ACT to amend Chapter 325 of the Private Acts of 1945; as amended by Chapter 335 of the Private Acts of 1968; Chapter 282 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 23 of the Private Acts of 1973; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 83 of the Private Acts of 1985; Chapter 218 of the Private Acts of 1990; Chapter 11 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 65 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 90 of the Private Acts of 2000; Chapter 77 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 136 of the Private Acts of 2002; Chapter 27 of the Private Acts of 2011; Chapter 41 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Lafayette.