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.

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SB 1944Open 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.

Status: Signed into law
Latest action: 2026-05-18 — Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
Primary sponsor: Briggs

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Current VersionJan 21, 2026

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May 18, 2026

Pub. Ch. 895

May 18, 2026

Effective date(s) 05/05/2026

May 5, 2026

Signed by Governor.

Apr 23, 2026

Transmitted to Governor for action.

Apr 21, 2026

Signed by Senate Speaker

Apr 21, 2026

Signed by H. Speaker

Apr 20, 2026

Enrolled and ready for signatures

Apr 16, 2026

Subst. for comp. HB.

Apr 16, 2026

Passed H., Ayes 66, Nays 16, PNV 6

Mar 5, 2026

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Mar 2, 2026

Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

Mar 2, 2026

Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

Feb 27, 2026

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/2/2026

Feb 17, 2026

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

Feb 10, 2026

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/17/2026

Feb 2, 2026

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 21, 2026

Filed for introduction

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