TennesseeSigned into law114th General Assembly

SB 502 Athletic Trainers - As enacted, expands the scope of practice for athletic trainers by authorizing them to treat conditions that limit or prevent a person's participation in certain physical activities rather than just treating injuries that limit or prevent such participation; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 24.

Latest: May 5, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 884

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How they voted

House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed

92 yes · 0 no

Apr 13, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democrat	1
Democratic	18
Republican	73

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5 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/16/2026 Passed

28 yes · 0 no

Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	4
Republican	24

How each member voted (28)

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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 3 4/16/2026 Passed

28 yes · 0 no

Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	4
Republican	24

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House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY HICKS T PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed

93 yes · 0 no

Apr 13, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democrat	1
Democratic	19
Republican	73

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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed

31 yes · 0 no

Mar 26, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	7
Republican	24

How each member voted (31)

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Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/18/2026 Passed

8 yes · 1 no

Mar 18, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No
Democratic	1	–
Republican	7	1

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Where it stands

Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Apr 13, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 3 - HA1124)
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
May 5, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.

Full official history (37 actions)

Jan 29, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
Feb 4, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Feb 18, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
Feb 25, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Feb 25, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/4/2026
Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Mar 4, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/11/2026
Mar 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Mar 11, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
Mar 17, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
Mar 17, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Mar 18, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
Mar 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
Mar 26, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Mar 26, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0778)
Mar 26, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Mar 26, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
Mar 30, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Apr 13, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0937)
Apr 13, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
Apr 13, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 13, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA1051)
Apr 13, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 3 - HA1124)
Apr 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
Apr 15, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
Apr 16, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 3 - HA1124)
Apr 16, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0937)
Apr 17, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Apr 20, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
Apr 21, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
Apr 21, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
Apr 23, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
May 5, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
May 18, 2026Pub. Ch. 884
May 18, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

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