Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1858: Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1858 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44. Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 895.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“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. 895
- Comp. SB subst.
- Objected to on Consent Calendar.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2026
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/13/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
- Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026
- Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026
- Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
- Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
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