SB 1225 Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes various changes to law relative to human trafficking. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
Latest: May 5, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 886
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2026 Passed
79 yes · 13 no · 6 other
Apr 14, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2026 Passed
79 yes · 13 no · 6 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 1 | – |
| Democratic | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| Republican | 72 | – | 3 |
How each member voted (98)
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4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/16/2026 Passed
25 yes · 3 no
Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/16/2026 Passed
25 yes · 3 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 3 |
| Republican | 24 | – |
How each member voted (28)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/19/2026 Passed
28 yes · 0 no · 5 other
Mar 19, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/19/2026 Passed
28 yes · 0 no · 5 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 5 |
| Republican | 26 | – |
How each member voted (33)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Division 2 Division of Question Amend# 1 by Senator Gardenhire 3/19/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no · 1 other
Mar 19, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Division 2 Division of Question Amend# 1 by Senator Gardenhire 3/19/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 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 Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 3/9/2026 Passed
7 yes · 1 no · 1 other
Mar 9, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 3/9/2026 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 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0, PNV 5
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 79, Nays 13, PNV 6
Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 25, Nays 3 (Amendment 1 - HA0988)
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 (25 actions)
- Feb 6, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
- Mar 17, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026
- Mar 19, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0621 Division one), Voice Vote
- Mar 19, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0621 Division two), Ayes 27, Nays 6
- Mar 19, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 19, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0, PNV 5
- Mar 19, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 23, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Apr 14, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 14, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 79, Nays 13, PNV 6
- Apr 14, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0988)
- Apr 15, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Apr 16, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 25, Nays 3 (Amendment 1 - HA0988)
- 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, 2026Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
- May 18, 2026Pub. Ch. 886
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