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

HB 1639: Safety, Dept. of - As enacted, creates the office of homeland security within the department of safety. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114.

In committee Last action April 29, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 706

Plain-language summary

HB 1639 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Safety, Dept. of - As enacted, creates the office of homeland security within the department of safety. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 706.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).