Sanctity of Life Day, Tennessee HB1784
Summary
Tennessee HB1784 has been enrolled and passed both chambers (House 69-22, Senate 24-4). The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, to designate January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." The enrolled bill awaits the Governor's signature to become law.
What changed
Tennessee HB1784 establishes January 22 as "Sanctity of Life Day" by amending TCA Title 15, Chapter 2. The bill passed the House 69-22 on March 30, 2026, and the Senate 24-4 on April 9, 2026, receiving final enrollment on April 10, 2026. Multiple amendments were proposed and rejected during floor debate.
This is a ceremonial legislative designation that does not create compliance obligations, regulatory requirements, or penalties for any entity. It represents a symbolic recognition day in state code and does not impose duties on government agencies, businesses, or individuals.
What to do next
- Monitor for Governor's signature
- Await final enactment
Archived snapshot
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ChangeBridge / Tennessee / HB1784 Enrolled HB1784 House Bill Enrolled 2026-04-10
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.
As introduced, designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
Bill Details
State Tennessee
Session 114th General Assembly
Chamber House
Official Source wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?...
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Sponsors
Gino Bulso (Rep - R) Dennis Powers (Rep - R) Debra Moody (Rep - R) Tom Leatherwood (Rep - R) Kevin Raper (Rep - R) Kip Capley (Rep - R) Greg Martin (Rep - R) Jake McCalmon (Rep - R) Chris Todd (Rep - R) Bryan Terry (Rep - R) Susan Lynn (Rep - R) Johnny Garrett (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-10 H Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker. 2026-04-09 S Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 4 2026-04-09 S Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill. 2026-04-02 S Received from House, Passed on First Consideration 2026-03-31 H Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen. 2026-03-30 H Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-03-30 H Passed H., Ayes 69, Nays 22, PNV 0 2026-03-30 H Failed to adopt am (Amendment 4 - HA0892), Ayes 24, Nays 65, PNV 0 2026-03-30 H Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA0887), Ayes 25, Nays 64, PNV 0 2026-03-27 H Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-03-26 H H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 2026-03-26 H Reset on cal. for 3/30/2026 2026-03-26 H Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-03-19 H H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/26 2026-03-18 H Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026 2026-03-17 H Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 2026-03-11 H Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026 2026-03-10 H No Action Taken 2026-03-04 H Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/10/2026 2026-03-02 H Rec. for pass; ref to Health Committee 2026-02-25 H Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 3/2/2026 2026-02-02 H P2C, ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - Health Committee 2026-02-02 H Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-01-22 H Intro., P1C. 2026-01-20 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-03-02 HOUSE NAMING & DESIGNATING COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Health Committee Yea: 7 Nay: 3 2026-03-17 HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee Yea: 14 Nay: 5 2026-03-30 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Yea: 25 Nay: 64 2026-03-30 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY BEHN PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Yea: 24 Nay: 65 2026-03-30 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Yea: 69 Nay: 22 2026-04-09 FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration Yea: 24 Nay: 4
Committee Referrals
2026-02-02 H Naming & Designating 2026-03-02 H Health 2026-03-17 H Calendar and Rules
Amendments
2026-03-26 HA0886 2026-03-26 HA0887 2026-03-30 HA0891 2026-03-30 HA0892
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-20 Draft 2026-01-21 Draft
Subjects
Holidays and Days of Special Observance Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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