Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 942: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 942 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21. Primary sponsor: Becky Massey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Massey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed (no second) in Senate Education Committee
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
- Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Education Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction