Memorials, Recognition - Will Taylor -
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Will Taylor for his leadership in recovery advocacy and his service to the people of Tennessee. The resolution acknowledges his work with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and faith communities to improve mental health and substance use treatment systems. It highlights his role in developing addiction programs and promoting the "Recovery Is The New High" message to reduce stigma and support long-term recovery. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official commendation to recognize his contributions to the state's behavioral health ecosystem.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 2, 2026
Signed Apr 20, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/6/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
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