Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2089: Education - As enacted, requires LEAs and public charter schools to recognize Victims of Communism Day to honor the people who have fallen victim to communist regimes by providing high school students enrolled in a world history and geography course with at least 45 minutes of instruction on such topic. - Amends TCA Title 15; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2089 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, requires LEAs and public charter schools to recognize Victims of Communism Day to honor the people who have fallen victim to communist regimes by providing high school students enrolled in a world history and geography course with at least 45 minutes of instruction on such topic. - Amends TCA Title 15; Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Powers. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 757.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers | 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. 757
- Effective date(s) 04/16/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 5
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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