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SB 1586

Statutes and Codification - As introduced, codifies the Acts of the 2025 regular and extraordinary sessions. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SB 1586 codifies Tennessee's 2025 legislative acts into state law, formally integrating new legislation into the official state code for public accessibility and legal reference.

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 1/27/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 1586

Legislative bill overview

SB 1586 is a housekeeping bill that codifies (formally incorporates into the official state code) all legislation passed during Tennessee's 2025 regular and extraordinary legislative sessions. This is a routine procedural measure that organizes newly enacted laws into the Tennessee Code Annotated for legal reference and accessibility.

Why is this important

Codification is essential for legal clarity and public access—it ensures all new laws are properly indexed and integrated into the state's official legal framework so citizens, businesses, and courts can easily locate and reference them. Without codification bills, newly passed laws would exist in isolation and could create confusion about the current state of Tennessee law.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's broad language codifying "all Acts" could theoretically include controversial or unexamined legislation if passed during the 2025 sessions without additional scrutiny
  • Technical corrections: If any errors in the original legislation exist, codification locks them in unless separate corrective bills are passed
  • Judicial Committee review: The bill's referral to Senate Judiciary suggests potential concerns about whether all 2025 acts warrant automatic codification or if selective review is needed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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