HJR 1603 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Akilah DaSilva, DeEbony Groves, Joe Perez, and Taurean Sanderlin -

This joint resolution honors the memory of Akilah DaSilva, DeEbony Groves, Joe Perez, and Taurean Sanderlin on the eighth anniversary of their deaths in the 2018 Waffle House mass shooting in Antioch, Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes these four victims as beloved members of the community whose lives were tragically cut short, while expressing sympathy and support for their families and friends. It does not change laws or policies but serves as an official state acknowledgment of the individuals and the impact of the tragedy.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Signed May 7, 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
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 7, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 2 for 4/22/2026
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Shaundelle Brooks
Shaundelle Brooks
DDemocratic
TN
60