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2nd Session of 114th General Assembly Gaveled Open

Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jan 14, 2026

Tennessee lawmakers have opened the second session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. Immigration legislation and proposed expansion of Gov. Bill Lee's Education Freedom Scholarship program are expected to be at the forefront of the session, according to Axios. In addition, Knox News reports that Republican leadership is working with the Trump administration to introduce a slate of immigration bills. Last summer, Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, R-Franklin, introduced legislation that would remove elected officials from office, and subject them to felony charges, if they release confidential information about immigration operations. The Nashville Scene has more about that bill and other items expected to be on the legislative agenda. Finally, the Tennessean reports that in a rare move, the House passed its first bill of the session. HB884 would add new restrictions around where "adult oriented performances," including drag shows, can be performed, banning such performances within 1,000 feet of any church or child care facility.