Tennessee House

Caleb Hemmer

Democratic. House, district 59.

Emailrep.caleb.hemmer@capitol.tn.gov

Official recordhttps://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H59

Bills they sponsored

22 bills sponsored this session

requires each elementary and secondary school to post the toll-free telephone number operated by the department of children's services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect in a conspicuous location on the school'HB 2484 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

enacts the "Fair Access to Non-Inflated Seats (FANS) Act." - Amends TCA Title 47HB 2339 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026

Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

Real Property - As enacted, requires a homeowners' association that collects assessments for common expenses to obtain and maintain a blanket fidelity bond to insure the homeowners' association against losses resulting fHB 2338 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026

Sponsor(s) Added.

requires private-sector employers to compensate employees for accumulated paid leave upon separation from service from employment. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 50, Chapter 2HB 2004 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Traffic Safety - As enacted, allows a person who submits the fine and costs for a speeding ticket in lieu of appearing in court to also register for an approved driver education course online, of which successful completHB 1891 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026

Transmitted to Governor for his action.

requires a state governmental entity to disclose records and information to a member of the general assembly to enable the member to determine whether the laws of this state are being complied with and to determine whethHB 1890 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

establishes various audit and reporting requirements for the department of education and private schools that enroll recipients of an education freedom scholarship; limits eligibility for the scholarship program to studeHB 1889 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026

Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee

authorizes a county with a metropolitan government to levy a tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients for human consumption within the county at a rate less than the local option sales tax rate. - Amends TCA THB 1893 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2026

No Action Taken

specifies that "neglect" does not include permitting a child, whose basic needs are met and who is of sufficient age and maturity to avoid harm or unreasonable risk of harm, to engage in independent activities, includingHB 1170 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025

Failed in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Children - As enacted, requires on or before June 30, 2026, and each June 30 thereafter, the council on children's mental health care to submit a report to certain officials regarding the status of the statewide system oHB 1169 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025

Transmitted to Governor for his action.

State Symbols - As enacted, designates Nashville hot chicken as an official state food. - Amends TCA Title 4. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 273 by the Secretary of StateHB 567 · this session · introduced Feb 6, 2025

Comp. SB subst.

prohibits a third-party reseller from selling or offering for sale a speculative ticket; requires the division of consumer affairs in the attorney general's office to enforce the prohibition and assess a penalty of $5,00HB 1374 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025

Sponsor change.

Medical Occupations - As enacted, makes various changes relative to marriage and family therapist licensure. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 63. HB0959 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 204 by the Secretary of StatHB 959 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025

Transmitted to Governor for his action.

creates the Class C misdemeanor offense of storing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle while the person is not in the motor vehicle unless the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observatioHB 563 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025

Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Health, Dept. of - As enacted, requires all hospitals and birthing centers to provide information on post-birth warning signs, including symptoms and resources, to a mother and, if possible, to the mother's caregiver or HB 572 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025

Transmitted to Governor for his action.

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specifies that an impermissible indirect gift to candidates for public office and certain officials and their family members includes, but is not limited to, a gift provided by an entity that is related to, and its businHB 564 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025

Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

enacts the "Freedom to Grow Our Tennessee Families Act." - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71HB 595 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

enacts the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act"; limits the number of times that a real estate developer, business entity, or individual working on behalf of the developer or business entity is permitted to coHB 565 · this session · introduced Jan 16, 2025

Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

Students - As enacted, requires local education agencies to transfer a student's record, including the student's disciplinary record, to the school to which the student is transferring within five business days of the daHB 81 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2025

Comp. SB subst.

specifies that an impermissible indirect gift to candidates for public office and certain officials and their family members includes a gift provided by an entity that is related to, and its business or political activitHB 82 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2025

Withdrawn.

prohibits a third-party reseller from selling or offering for sale a speculative ticket; requires the division of consumer affairs in the attorney general's office to enforce the prohibition; authorizes an individual or HB 80 · this session · introduced Jan 6, 2025

Withdrawn.

Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, increases the criminal classification for hunting on the land of another without permission from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only, not to exceed $HB 24 · this session · introduced Dec 10, 2024

Comp. SB subst.

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