Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1979: Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, enacts the "Promising Futures Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 43; Title 49; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 71.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1979 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, enacts the "Promising Futures Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 43; Title 49; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: White. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Pub. Ch. 997.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 997
- Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 01/01/2027
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1231)
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 73, Nays 8, PNV 10
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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