Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1051: Education - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Read Act"; repeals the "Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1051 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Read Act"; repeals the "Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Sam McKenzie (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
- Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/25/2025
- Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/25/2025
- Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
- Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
- Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
- Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
- P2C, ref. to Education Committee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction