Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 16: Education - As enacted, generally provides that a middle school student or high school student who transfers from one member school to another is immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at the member school to which the student transfers if certain criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 16 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on December 17, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, generally provides that a middle school student or high school student who transfers from one member school to another is immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at the member school to which the student transfers if certain criteria are met. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Pub. Ch. 533.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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. 533
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 2 (Amendment 1 - HA0299)
- Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 2 (Amendment 3 - HA0543)
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 2/9/2026
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