Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1919: State Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1919 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Larry Miller (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
“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 Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Public Service Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction