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TN HB2167

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jody Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • All public institutions of higher education in Tennessee must observe an academic holiday on each general election day

  • "Academic holiday" requires cessation of all academic obligations including in-person classes, online classes, asynchronous classes, exams, quizzes, and assignments

  • The holiday applies to any task, duty, or activity that affects a student's grade or class involvement

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare clause

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 49, Chapter 11; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to election day.

Election Laws

Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2026
Higher Education Subcommittee2/11/2026
Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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