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TN HB2042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Parkinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies may implement reward programs for individuals who accurately report illegal firearms on school property

  • Rewards may be customized to each school's student population and designed to work collaboratively with schools, parents, and the community

  • Programs must comply with state law

  • Funding for reward programs may come from private donations

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 8 and Title 49, relative to programs that reward persons who report weapons on school property.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Withdrawn.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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