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

HB 1945: Education, Higher - As introduced, creates the public institution athletic program fund, which consists of proceeds from a fee paid by vendors registered with the sports wagering council; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to award grants from the fund to public institutions to assist with expenses for recruiting intercollegiate athletes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1945 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As introduced, creates the public institution athletic program fund, which consists of proceeds from a fee paid by vendors registered with the sports wagering council; authorizes the Tennessee higher education commission to award grants from the fund to public institutions to assist with expenses for recruiting intercollegiate athletes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 9 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Harold Love (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Harold Love (Democratic).