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

HB 1386: Education, Higher - As introduced, requires institutions of higher education to conduct various programs for intercollegiate athletes covering name, image, and likeness; authorizes institutions of higher education to collect talent fees; makes various other changes to intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness authorizations and requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1386 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As introduced, requires institutions of higher education to conduct various programs for intercollegiate athletes covering name, image, and likeness; authorizes institutions of higher education to collect talent fees; makes various other changes to intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness authorizations and requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic).