Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1040: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1040 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21. Primary sponsor: Renea Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Renea Jones (Republican).