Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1639: Safety, Dept. of - As enacted, creates the office of homeland security within the department of safety. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1639 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Safety, Dept. of - As enacted, creates the office of homeland security within the department of safety. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 706.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lamberth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 706
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
- Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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