Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 61: Education - As enacted, specifies that in an educational neglect case a subpoena may be issued for a student's attendance record, including all previous school years that the student attended a public school, in accordance with relevant privacy laws. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 49.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 61 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, specifies that in an educational neglect case a subpoena may be issued for a student's attendance record, including all previous school years that the student attended a public school, in accordance with relevant privacy laws. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Pub. Ch. 133.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Raper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“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. 133
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 2, Nays 0
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
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