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

HB 1491: Public Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public Schools Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 20 and Title 49.

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: Def. to Summer Study in Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1491 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Protecting Religious Liberty and Expression in Public Schools Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 20 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Def. to Summer Study in Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican).