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TN HB1834

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Eldridge

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

HB1834 - Tennessee Religious Freedom Act

  • Authorizes local board of education members to open school board meetings with a prayer led by a board member
  • Prayer must not require participation from any person attending the meeting
  • Prohibits harassment or coercion of any person to participate in the prayer
  • Cites Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022) and Town of Greece v. Galloway (2014) as constitutional precedent for legislative prayer
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Education Administration Subcommittee2/11/2026
Education2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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