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

SB 1838: Education, Higher - As introduced, prohibits the board of regents, each state university board of trustees, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee from conferring any new tenure status on faculty members on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

SB 1838 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As introduced, prohibits the board of regents, each state university board of trustees, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee from conferring any new tenure status on faculty members on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).