Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1040: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21.
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- Passed one chamber
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Plain-language summary
HB 1040 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21. Primary sponsor: Renea Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renea Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee
- Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
- Action def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
- Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
- Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
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