SB 2076 Optometry - As enacted, redefines the practice of optometry. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 8.
Latest: Apr 14, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 714
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed
80 yes · 7 no · 1 other
Mar 26, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed
80 yes · 7 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 1 | – | – |
| Democratic | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Republican | 68 | 3 | – |
How each member voted (88)
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3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 3/30/2026 Passed
29 yes · 2 no · 1 other
Mar 30, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 3/30/2026 Passed
29 yes · 2 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 1 | – |
| Republican | 24 | 1 | 1 |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
28 yes · 3 no · 1 other
Mar 12, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
28 yes · 3 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | 1 | – |
| Republican | 22 | 2 | 1 |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/18/2026 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
Feb 18, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/18/2026 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | – |
| Republican | 7 | 1 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3, PNV 1
Mar 26, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 80, Nays 7, PNV 1
Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 2, PNV 1 (Amendment 1 - HA0725)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 2, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (28 actions)
- Jan 22, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Feb 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
- Feb 18, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
- Feb 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/23/2026
- Feb 23, 2026SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 11, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0495)
- Mar 12, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3, PNV 1
- Mar 12, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 16, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 26, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 80, Nays 7, PNV 1
- Mar 26, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0725)
- Mar 26, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Mar 27, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 3/30/2026
- Mar 30, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 29, Nays 2, PNV 1 (Amendment 1 - HA0725)
- Mar 30, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 1, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 1, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 2, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 2, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 14, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 5, 2026Pub. Ch. 714
- May 5, 2026Effective date(s) 04/14/2026, 01/01/2028
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