SB 1956 State Government - As enacted, prohibits a state agency from issuing or renewing a certification, registration, license, or permit to a corporate entity if an officer, director, or employee of the entity provides material support or resources, meeting spaces, or other forums to certain terrorist groups or organizations for the purpose of soliciting material support or recruiting new members; requires a state agency to deny, revoke, or refuse or renew a certification, registration, license, or permit issued to such entities upon receipt of satisfactory proof of such activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 48 and Title 67.
Latest: Apr 27, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 843
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed
86 yes · 10 no
Apr 6, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed
86 yes · 10 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 1 | – |
| Democratic | 12 | 10 |
| Republican | 73 | – |
How each member voted (96)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/9/2026 Passed
24 yes · 4 no
Apr 9, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/9/2026 Passed
24 yes · 4 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 4 |
| Republican | 23 | – |
How each member voted (28)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no
Mar 12, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 5 |
| Republican | 26 | – |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed
6 yes · 0 no · 2 other
Mar 3, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed
6 yes · 0 no · 2 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 2 |
| Republican | 6 | – |
How each member voted (8)
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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 State and Local Government Committee
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5
Apr 6, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 10, PNV 0
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 24, Nays 4 (Amendment 1 - HA0918)
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 16, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (23 actions)
- Jan 22, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Feb 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Mar 3, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 0 PNV 2
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0553)
- Mar 12, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5
- Mar 16, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 6, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 10, PNV 0
- Apr 6, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 6, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0918)
- Apr 7, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/9/2026
- Apr 9, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 24, Nays 4 (Amendment 1 - HA0918)
- Apr 9, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 14, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 16, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 17, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 27, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 5, 2026Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
- May 5, 2026Pub. Ch. 843
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