Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 793: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 793 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Comp. SB subst.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lamberth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/10/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- Placed behind the budget
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
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