Tennessee House
Fred Atchley
Republican. House, district 12.
Emailrep.fred.atchley@capitol.tn.gov
contactOfficial recordhttps://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H12&ga=114
officialBills they sponsored
18 bills sponsored this session
Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing wildlife manHB 2215 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.State Government - As enacted, clarifies that the four trustees for other post-employment benefits may appoint a designee in their absence. - Amends TCA Section 8-27-801. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter NHB 2208 · this session · introduced Feb 2, 2026
Comp. SB subst.Criminal Offenses - As enacted, requires a person convicted of second degree murder by knowingly killing another to be sentenced as no lower than a Range II offender. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-210 and Title 40. HB1871 hHB 1871 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.Drugs, Synthetic or Analogue - As enacted, enacts the "Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sale Prohibition Act"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4,HB 1644 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.prohibits the use of a telecommunication device, with intent to deprive the owner of property, to fraudulently obtain or exercise control over the property of another without the owner's effective consent, which is punisHB 1542 · this session · introduced Jan 21, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committeeauthorizes the county election commission to notify individuals filing a petition for recall, referendum, or initiative to notify the individuals of a defect in the petition that must be cured prior to certification for HB 2447 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.Correctional Programs - As enacted, requires each correctional officer at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center to utilize a body camera that is recording at all times while the officer is on duty at the facility and is iHB 1718 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.authorizes qualified companies to maintain a company police force that may exercise law enforcement authority within the confines of the company's properties; prescribes qualifications for police officers of a company poHB 1541 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2026
Withdrawn.requires the department of transportation to replace or modify a sign located along Interstate 40 eastbound to replace a reference to a stadium formerly located off of Exit 407 with a different traffic generating attractHB 1460 · this session · introduced Dec 15, 2025
Withdrawn.provides a five-day grace period for assistant district attorneys general and criminal investigators to submit expense accounts. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 7HB 497 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.requires the punishment for the offense of misuse of official information to include at least 30 hours of community service work to be determined by the court, in addition to any other punishment authorized by law. - AmeHB 585 · this session · introduced Feb 3, 2025
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice SubcommitteeChild Custody and Support - As enacted, requires a court to consider the extent to which a parenting schedule provides each parent a meaningful opportunity to participate in the child's life, consistent with the child's HB 590 · this session · introduced Jan 31, 2025
Comp. SB subst.regulates retail vapor product stores and makes various changes to provisions regarding youth access to tobacco, smoking hemp, and vapor products. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15 and Title 43, Chapter 27, PartHB 591 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Meeting CanceledHospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, extends by four years to June 30, 2029, the current 125-bed limitation on the number of new nursing home beds for which the health facilities commission may issue a certHB 584 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
Comp. SB subst.requires TACIR to study transportation user fee alternatives and submit its recommendations to the chair of the committee in the house of representatives with jurisdiction over transportation issues, the chair of the traHB 523 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
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Charitable Solicitations - As enacted, revises notification requirements regarding the provision to the secretary of state of solicitation materials to be used by a professional solicitor on behalf of a nonprofit organizHB 391 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2025
Comp. SB subst.requires the department of transportation to submit a brief written summary to the committee of the house of representatives with jurisdiction over transportation matters and the transportation and safety committee of thHB 153 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2025
Ref. to caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.Public Funds and Financing - As enacted, broadens certain disclosure obligations of state and local governmental entities by requiring their disclosure of covenant violations and credit rating downgrades to the comptrollHB 136 · this session · introduced Jan 13, 2025
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