TN SB0135

Self-administration Of Prescribed Medications

Introduced Senate Jeff Yarbro (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Jeff Yarbro sponsors SB0135, which allows students to possess and self-administer rescue seizure medication at school. While this bill primarily addresses health care and education, there is a potential conflict of interest due to Yarbro's spouse's employment at Vanderbilt University, an institution that may be involved in the education and health care sectors. This connection could suggest a potential indirect benefit to the sponsor's family from the bill's passage, particularly if Vanderbilt has programs or interests related to seizure management or medication administration in schools.

However, the risk is assessed as medium because the alignment is not direct; the bill does not specifically benefit Yarbro's personal financial interests or his law practice. The primary focus of the legislation is on student health and safety rather than on any financial gain that could be realized through Yarbro's legal work or investments. Thus, while there is a noted connection, it does not present a clear or immediate financial conflict for the sponsor himself.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Tennessee Justice Center TN Legislature bio
Employer BASS, BERRY & SIMS TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer DODSON, PARKER, BEHM & CAPPARELLA TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Education TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INDEX FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK STOCK Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL, CIVIL & BUSINESS LITIGATION TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL, CIVIL & CRIMINAL LITIGATION TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: ENVISION TENNESSEE TN Ethics Commission

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.