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

HB 1973: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, prohibits an educator from engaging in any sexually related behavior with certain students enrolled, graduated, or withdrawn from school; requires violations to be reported to the state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 898

Plain-language summary

HB 1973 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, prohibits an educator from engaging in any sexually related behavior with certain students enrolled, graduated, or withdrawn from school; requires violations to be reported to the state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: White. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 898.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: White.