Joey Hensley
Tennessee · State Senator · District 28 · Republican
Address
Room 742, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone
615-741-3100
Address
Room 742, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone
615-741-3100
Featured Bills
May 22, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Bill 599
State Government - As enacted, terminates the James K. Polk Memorial Association and requires the Tennessee historical commission to enter into good faith negotiations for the purchase and transfer of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia. - Amends TCA Title 4.
Became Law
May 22, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Bill 821
Education, Curriculum - As enacted, establishes a pilot program that provides grants to local education agencies to advance substance abuse and violence prevention programs. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Became Law
May 22, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Bill 1847
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Became Law
May 22, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Bill 2318
Schools, Charter - As enacted, allows private postsecondary institutions, including those that are religiously affiliated, to operate a public charter school; allows such institutions to apply to the local board of education or directly to the Tennessee public charter school commission to open a public charter school and to give an enrollment preference to children of the institution's employees or members of its governing body in the same manner afforded to public institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Became Law
May 11, 2026
Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1123
Memorials, Academic Achievement - Geena Caprio, Top Ten Senior, Lewis County High School -
Became Law
Recent Votes
Apr 9, 2026
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/9/2026 Passed (1)
Passed
Tennessee House Bill 2272
Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, changes present law concerning common ownership of entities involved in the alcoholic beverages industry. - Amends TCA Title 57.
Apr 7, 2026
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 2 PNV 1 4/7/2026 Passed
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 2205
Mass Transit - As enacted, enacts the "Subterranean Transportation Infrastructure Coordination Act." -
Apr 6, 2026
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 1720
Public Records - As enacted, generally makes the addresses on a nominating petition for the office of judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender confidential; clarifies that such addresses may be made open to public inspection upon the request of a candidate or law enforcement authority in anticipation of, or as part of, a contest of candidacy or contest of election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
Apr 1, 2026
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 4/1/2026 Passed
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 1926
Dentists and Dentistry - As enacted, requires a dental hygienist to be working under the direct supervision of a dentist seeing a new patient before completing diagnostic radiographs; assessing and recording existing hard and soft tissue data; performing prophylaxis; and applying fluoride agents. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5.
Mar 26, 2026
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
Passed
Tennessee Senate Bill 1255
Health, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to make available and require educational materials on blood lead level testing for a pregnant woman who receives vouchers for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Mar 18, 2026
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee 3/18/2026 Failed
Failed
Tennessee Senate Bill 474
Medical Occupations - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider from inquiring as to a patient's ownership, possession of, or access to firearm ammunition or firearm accessories; subjects the healthcare provider to disciplinary action and a fine of $1,000 if the healthcare provider makes such inquires. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
No bills available for Joey Hensley.
No votes available for Joey Hensley.
Top Legislative Subjects
No Legislative Subjects are available for Joey Hensley.