Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2581: Education, Higher - As introduced, prohibits the board of regents, each state university board of trustees, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee from conferring any new tenure status on faculty members on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2581 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As introduced, prohibits the board of regents, each state university board of trustees, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee from conferring any new tenure status on faculty members on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Lafferty | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
- P2C, ref. to Education Committee
- Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction