With the conclusion of the 114th session of the Tennessee General Assembly, 177 bills will go into effect on July 1, 2025. The bill topics range through many areas of state and federal concern, including but not limited to women’s reproductive rights, criminal justice, immigration, child laws and loan debt.

Listed below are some of the many bills being put into place starting this month. The full list of bills can be found on the Tennessee General Assembly website.

HB0749 — Out of state driver’s license given to undocumented immigrants deemed Invalid

Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia offer driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. With the enactment of this bill, all driver’s licenses given to undocumented immigrants by those states are deemed invalid. Driving under these circumstances can result in a Class B misdemeanor. 

HB0825 — Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act

The act requires that the Department of Education develop safety protocols for teens using social media who are in an LEA or public charter school. The schools must educate the students on the mental effects of social media and how to use it safely, even going as far as noticing human trafficking signs. Parents of students can opt out of this instructional course through written requests. 

HB1025 — Cyberbullying/harassment by minors 

Historically, any act of cyberbullying or harassment by a minor — under the age of 18 — has been deemed punishable by state law. With this new bill, any person convicted of doing such will also have their driving privileges revoked and will not be allowed to obtain a driver’s license for a year. 

HB6004 — Education Freedom Act of 2025

The Education Freedom Act of 2025 requires the Department of Education to distribute a maximum of 20,000 scholarships to eligible students (residents of Tennessee who are enrolled in a public school) for the 2025-26 school year. Some eligibility requirements include students whose household income does not exceed 300% of the amount required for free lunch, and students with certain disabilities. 

SB0171 — The Ink of Hope Act

The Ink of Hope Act requires that all tattoo operators and artists complete a training course, free of charge, that educates the signs of human trafficking and how to get the client the help they need. A minimum of one hour of completion is required. 

SB0206 — Fluorescent pink is the new orange

This bill authorizes that persons who wish to hunt game during daylight hours may wear fluorescent pink as opposed to fluorescent orange. 

SB0263 — Prohibits enforced mandates by World Health Organization, United Nations and World Economic Forum

With the enactment of this bill, all future enforced mandates presented by the World Health Organization, the United Nations and the World Economic Forum are prohibited to be put into place within the state and its political divisions. 

SB0449 — Fertility Treatment and Contraceptive Protection Act

The act provides an individual the right to fertility treatment and contraception and acknowledges the right of an individual to perform and to receive fertility treatment or contraceptives. The term contraceptives was defined as only products legally marketed under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

SB0457 — Minimum BAC level lowered to 15% when pulled over

This bill lowers the minimum weight of alcohol concentration that is required for a conviction of aggravated vehicular assault or homicide from 20% to 15%

SB0707 — Sale of tobacco, nicotine and alcoholic beverages requires proof of age up to 50 years old

Past laws have required proof identification to be shown when a sale of tobacco, nicotine and vapor products and alcoholic beverages is made for anyone that looks under the age of 30. With the enactment of this bill, it is now a requirement for proof of age to be shown for anyone under the age of 50. 

SB6002 — Immigration enforcement division implemented into the department of safety, with a fund of $5 million dollars 

Through this bill, the division of immigration enforcement will be implemented into the state’s department of safety. The division will be led by a Chief Immigration Enforcement Officer, who the governor will appoint. The expectations for this division are to enforce immigration laws on local governments, communicate with federal immigration agencies, coordinate funding — with a budget of $5 million dollars — and report progress back to the state government.  Any violations of immigration laws or attempts of enacting a sanctuary policy made by local governments are prohibited under this bill and can result in punishment.