Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1944: Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1944 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44. Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 895.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Briggs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“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. 895
- Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 66, Nays 16, PNV 6
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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