HB 2314 Obscenity and Pornography - As enacted, prohibits the issuance of a license to operate certain adult-oriented establishments unless certain signage is posted. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51 and Title 39.
Latest: May 19, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 1020
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
83 yes · 7 no
Apr 6, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed
83 yes · 7 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 1 | – |
| Democratic | 12 | 7 |
| Republican | 70 | – |
How each member voted (90)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
6 committee, procedural and amendment votes
House: FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 Passed
83 yes · 10 no · 1 other
Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026 Passed
83 yes · 10 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 10 | 10 | – |
| Republican | 73 | – | 1 |
How each member voted (94)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed
26 yes · 3 no · 1 other
Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026 Passed
26 yes · 3 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Republican | 25 | – | – |
How each member voted (30)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2026 Passed
27 yes · 6 no
Apr 15, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2026 Passed
27 yes · 6 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 6 |
| Republican | 26 | – |
How each member voted (33)
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House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 4/2/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Apr 6, 2026 · Result: fail
House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 4/2/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.
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House: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2026 Passed
19 yes · 2 no
Apr 1, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2026 Passed
19 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 | 2 |
| Republican | 16 | – |
How each member voted (21)
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House: HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/18/2026 Passed
4 yes · 2 no · 1 other
Mar 18, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/18/2026 Passed
4 yes · 2 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 2 | – |
| Republican | 4 | – | 1 |
How each member voted (7)
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Where it stands
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
Feb 24, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Mar 18, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Apr 6, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 83, Nays 7, PNV 0
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
Apr 30, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
May 19, 2026
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (42 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026HouseFiled for introduction
- Feb 4, 2026HouseIntro., P1C.
- Feb 5, 2026HouseP2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
- Feb 24, 2026HouseAssigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
- Feb 24, 2026HouseRef. to State & Local Government Committee
- Mar 4, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- Mar 11, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Mar 11, 2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
- Mar 18, 2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
- Mar 18, 2026HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Mar 25, 2026HouseAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
- Mar 25, 2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
- Apr 1, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
- Apr 1, 2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Apr 2, 2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
- Apr 6, 2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 6, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 83, Nays 7, PNV 0
- Apr 6, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1007)
- Apr 6, 2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Apr 9, 2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Apr 15, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0913)
- Apr 15, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
- Apr 15, 2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Apr 16, 2026HouseH. nonconcurred in S. am. no. 1
- Apr 16, 2026HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar 2 for 4/16/2026
- Apr 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Apr 21, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Apr 22, 2026HouseConf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Fritts, Reneau, Travis, Behn)
- Apr 22, 2026SenateSenate refused to recede from amendment
- Apr 22, 2026HouseH. refused to recede from its non-concurrence in S. am. 1
- Apr 22, 2026HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar #2 for 4/22/26
- Apr 23, 2026SenateConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 26, Nayes 3, PNV 1
- Apr 23, 2026HouseConf. comm. report adopted, Ayes 83, Nays 10 PNV 1
- Apr 23, 2026SenateConference Committee appointed (Bowling, Gardenhire, Yarbro)
- Apr 23, 2026HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
- Apr 30, 2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Apr 30, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- May 5, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- May 7, 2026HouseTransmitted to Governor for his action.
- May 19, 2026Signed by Governor.
- May 26, 2026Effective date(s) 05/19/2026
- May 26, 2026Pub. Ch. 1020
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