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TennesseeSB 1819114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to civics engagement.

Sponsored By: Heidi Campbell (Democrat)

Signed by Governor

Education

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Three civics field days for high schoolers

The law requires every Tennessee public high school to give three civics field days to students in the United States government and civics course. One visit covers each branch: legislative, judicial, and executive. Classes visit a city council or county commission or the General Assembly; a courthouse or judge; and a mayor’s office or the governor’s office. Activities must match state civics standards. This starts in the 2026-2027 school year and continues each year.

Absence and discipline rules for civics trips

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, schools do not have to reschedule a required civics visit if a student is absent that day. A public high school may also bar a student from a visit for disciplinary reasons, following the district or charter policy. These rules apply to students enrolled in the United States government and civics course.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Heidi Campbell

    Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

  • London Lamar

    Democrat • Senate

  • Adam Lowe

    Republican • Senate

  • Jeff Yarbro

    Democrat • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/16/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/16/2026

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor.

    4/14/2026Senate

  2. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/2/2026House

  3. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/1/2026Senate

  6. Subst. for comp. HB.

    3/30/2026House

  7. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0817)

    3/30/2026House

  8. Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0

    3/30/2026House

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

    3/19/2026House

  10. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0676)

    3/16/2026Senate

  11. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0

    3/16/2026Senate

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    3/16/2026Senate

  13. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/16/2026Senate

  14. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026

    3/13/2026Senate

  15. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 0 PNV 0

    3/11/2026Senate

  16. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

    3/5/2026Senate

  17. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

    1/22/2026Senate

  18. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    1/21/2026Senate

  19. Filed for introduction

    1/20/2026Senate

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