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

HB 2042: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to implement programs to reward persons who report the illegal presence of a gun on school property; authorizes the use of private funding sources to fund the reward programs. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 8 and Title 49.

Introduced Last action February 2, 2026: Intro., P1C.

Plain-language summary

HB 2042 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to implement programs to reward persons who report the illegal presence of a gun on school property; authorizes the use of private funding sources to fund the reward programs. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 8 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Antonio Parkinson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Intro., P1C.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Antonio Parkinson (Democratic).