Tennessee House on third reading: autonomous vehicles, medical practice, podiatry, rescue squad recognition and more pass The House passed a number of bills on third and final consideration, including measures on autonomous vehicles (SB 2253/HB 2302), medical practice updates adding clinical informatics and medical virtualists (SB 1753/HB 177), expanded podiatry authority (SB 2358/HB 2021), the Rescue Squad Recognition Act (SB 1110/HB 357), and accessibility signage for adult changing tables (SB 2529/HB 1912).

The Tennessee House just passed groundbreaking legislation on autonomous vehicles, medical practice, and even adult changing table signage—what does this mean for the future?

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Votes at a glance: key outcomes from the Tennessee House floor session The House recorded a series of roll‑call outcomes on third reading measures, including passage of bills on TennCare coverage, consumer protection updates, trust language, unemployment 'suitable work' cleanup, the Energy Freedom Act, and an appeals exception; one tariff refund resolution failed and was laid over for further action.

The Tennessee House session was buzzing with key votes on major bills, from TennCare reforms to the Energy Freedom Act, marking significant legislative progress.

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Votes at a glance: Key bills the Tennessee House approved Feb. 25, 2026 A roundup of bills the House passed on Feb. 25, including measures on consumer cash-rounding, inmate access to FDA-approved non-opioid pain treatments, vehicular assault statutory fixes, commercial driver's license rules, foster-leave expansion, and recognition/awareness resolutions.

The Tennessee House made significant strides on Feb. 25, passing key bills that impact everything from cash transactions to inmate healthcare and foster care leave.

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Tennessee House approves bill clarifying Fourteenth Amendment does not bind private actors after heated debate The Tennessee House passed HB 14-73 on third reading after extended floor debate over whether the bill attempts to limit application of the Fourteenth Amendment to private individuals and organizations; opponents raised supremacy-clause and caption concerns and an amendment to remove the word 'purported' failed.

Tennessee's House just passed a controversial bill that challenges the Fourteenth Amendment's reach, igniting heated debates over constitutional rights and potential legal battles!

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Trump Touts ‘BIG WIN’ After GOP Narrowly Hangs On to Flashpoint Tennessee Seat Van Epps secured Tennessee’s 7th District with barely 54 per cent of the vote, defeating Behn in a district Trump carried by 22 points just last year.

Donald Trump praised #MattVanEpps’ electoral victory late Tuesday as #Republicans held on to a deep-red #TennesseeHouse seat and fended off progressive state lawmaker @aftynbehn.bsky.social, whom the president fumed “hates Christianity” during the race.
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Tennessee House honors astronaut Butch Wilmore for NASA achievements and space dedication Legislators celebrate Captain Wilmore's contributions to NASA after 9-month space mission.

Tennessee's House of Representatives came together to celebrate astronaut Butch Wilmore's incredible NASA journey while tackling important social issues and honoring community strength.

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Senate votes favorably on Bill 217 amid lively debate Senate passes Bill 217 with 73 in favor and 20 opposed after extensive discussion.

The Tennessee House made waves recently as Senate Bill 217 faced a dramatic vote, revealing deep divisions among lawmakers.

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Tennessee House opens session with prayer led by Pastor Sam Nichols Representative Vaughn invites Pastor Sam Nichols to lead prayer before Tennessee House session.

The Tennessee House of Representatives kicked off a pivotal legislative day with a heartfelt prayer from Assistant Pastor Sam Nichols, emphasizing the need for wisdom in governance.

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House committee approves multiple bills for Monday's calendar Members unanimously support numerous house bills destined for Monday's legislative session.

Tennessee's House of Representatives sails through a swift session, approving multiple bills with unanimous support—what's on the agenda next?

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Tennessee House passes key bills including education and telecommunication reforms House members voted to advance bills on literacy reporting and recognize telecommunicators as first responders.

The Tennessee House just passed groundbreaking bills that could reshape education and elevate emergency telecommunicators to first responders!

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Mumpower secures decisive 74 votes in legislative showdown against Thompson Senate votes overwhelmingly for Mumpower, securing 74 votes against Thompson's 22.

In a stunning display of unity, Jason Mumpower captured a decisive 74 votes in the Tennessee House, leaving his opponent Thompson far behind with just 22.

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