AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 2, relative to the creation of a Tennessee national guard sportsman license.
State of TennesseeTennesseeAs enacted, enacts the "Hunting for Heroes Act"; creates the Tennessee national guard sportsman license. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- May 5, 2026
- 191 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
TN SB 2238 · PassedMay 5
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Bill details
- Last action
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 · May 5, 2026
Sponsors
JJJack JohnsonSenator · Republican · SD-027Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
ALAdam LoweSenator · Republican · SD-001
RHRobert HarshbargerSenator · Republican · SD-004
PRPaul RoseSenator · Republican · SD-032
KYKen YagerSenator · Republican · SD-012
TGTodd GardenhireSenator · Republican · SD-010
BPBill PowersSenator · Republican · SD-022
JSJohn StevensSenator · Republican · SD-024
Bill history
Newest first.
May 5, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 5, 2026Pub. Ch. 856
Apr 27, 2026Signed by Governor.Senate
Apr 17, 2026Transmitted to Governor for action.Senate
Apr 16, 2026Signed by H. SpeakerHouse
Apr 14, 2026Signed by Senate SpeakerSenate
Apr 8, 2026Enrolled and ready for signaturesSenate
Apr 7, 2026Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 1, PNV 0House
Show 16 earlier actions
Apr 7, 2026Subst. for comp. HB.House
Mar 9, 2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.House
Mar 5, 2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseSenate
Mar 5, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Mar 5, 2026Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0Senate
Mar 3, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Mar 3, 2026Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/5/2026Senate
Mar 3, 2026Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeSenate
Feb 24, 2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026Senate
Feb 18, 2026Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means CommitteeSenate
Feb 18, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Feb 11, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Feb 11, 2026Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/18/2026Senate
Feb 5, 2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources CommitteeSenate
Feb 2, 2026Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationSenate
Feb 2, 2026Filed for introductionSenate
Recorded votes
SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means CommitteeFeb 18, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeMar 3, 2026 · Senate · 11 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to AdoptMar 5, 2026 · Senate · 31 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONApr 7, 2026 · House · 94 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Game and Fish Laws
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