SB 2222 Damages - As enacted, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.
Latest: Apr 13, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 722
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed
71 yes · 20 no
Mar 26, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed
71 yes · 20 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 1 |
| Democratic | 1 | 19 |
| Republican | 70 | – |
How each member voted (91)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed
69 yes · 21 no · 1 other
Mar 26, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed
69 yes · 21 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 1 | – |
| Democratic | – | 19 | 1 |
| Republican | 69 | 1 | – |
How each member voted (91)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
27 yes · 6 no
Mar 12, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
27 yes · 6 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 6 |
| Republican | 26 | – |
How each member voted (33)
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Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed
7 yes · 1 no · 1 other
Mar 3, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed
7 yes · 1 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 7 | – | – |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
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 Judiciary Committee
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
Mar 26, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 71, Nays 20, PNV 0
Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (22 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 2, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Feb 25, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Mar 3, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
- Mar 4, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 12, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0564)
- Mar 16, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 26, 2026HousePassed H., Ayes 71, Nays 20, PNV 0
- Mar 26, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Mar 26, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0716)
- Mar 26, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Mar 30, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 1, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 2, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 13, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 24, 2026Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
- Apr 24, 2026Pub. Ch. 722
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