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

SB 1956: State Government - As enacted, prohibits a state agency from issuing or renewing a certification, registration, license, or permit to a corporate entity if an officer, director, or employee of the entity provides material support or resources, meeting spaces, or other forums to certain terrorist groups or organizations for the purpose of soliciting material support or recruiting new members; requires a state agency to deny, revoke, or refuse or renew a certification, registration, license, or permit issued to such entities upon receipt of satisfactory proof of such activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 48 and Title 67.

Enacted Last action May 5, 2026: Pub. Ch. 843

Plain-language summary

SB 1956 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - As enacted, prohibits a state agency from issuing or renewing a certification, registration, license, or permit to a corporate entity if an officer, director, or employee of the entity provides material support or resources, meeting spaces, or other forums to certain terrorist groups or organizations for the purpose of soliciting material support or recruiting new members; requires a state agency to deny, revoke, or refuse or renew a certification, registration, license, or permit issued to such entities upon receipt of satisfactory proof of such activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 48 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Pub. Ch. 843.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).