Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1940: Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1940 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As enacted, designates January 22 of each year as "Sanctity of Life Day." - Amends TCA Title 15, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 879.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Hensley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“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. became Pub. Ch. 879
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction