TennesseeSigned into law114th General Assembly

SB 536 Sports - As enacted, revises present law relative to an intercollegiate athlete's name, image, or likeness. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Latest: May 1, 2025 · Pub. Ch. 300

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How they voted

House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2025 Passed

78 yes · 9 no · 8 other

Apr 16, 2025 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No	Not voting
Democrat	1	1	–
Democratic	12	8	1
Republican	65	–	7

How each member voted (95)

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3 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/21/2025 Passed

33 yes · 0 no

Apr 21, 2025 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	7
Republican	26

How each member voted (33)

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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/24/2025 Passed

32 yes · 0 no

Mar 24, 2025 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	6
Republican	26

How each member voted (32)

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Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/19/2025 Passed

8 yes · 0 no

Mar 19, 2025 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Republican	8

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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 Education Committee
Mar 24, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Apr 16, 2025 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 78, Nays 9, PNV 8
Apr 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0234)
Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 30, 2025 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 1, 2025 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.

Full official history (28 actions)

Jan 30, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Mar 11, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Mar 12, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
Mar 19, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Mar 21, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Mar 21, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025
Mar 24, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Mar 24, 2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0174)
Mar 24, 2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
Mar 24, 2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 27, 2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Apr 16, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/17/2025
Apr 16, 2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 78, Nays 9, PNV 8
Apr 16, 2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
Apr 16, 2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0234)
Apr 17, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/21/2025
Apr 17, 2025SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2025
Apr 21, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Apr 21, 2025SenateConcurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0234)
Apr 23, 2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
Apr 29, 2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
Apr 30, 2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
May 1, 2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
May 1, 2025SenateSigned by Governor.
May 13, 2025Effective date(s) 05/01/2025
May 13, 2025Pub. Ch. 300

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