TN SB1303Tennessee SB1303 makes it a crime to block or interfere with protective services members who are responsible for the safety of individuals they are protecting. It also establishes penalties for refusing to leave areas that have been restricted by these members to ensure safety and security.
Supporters of the bill argue that it enhances the safety of individuals under protective services by ensuring that their protectors can operate without obstruction. They believe it is a necessary measure to prevent potential threats and maintain order in sensitive situations.
Critics of the bill contend that it may infringe on individuals' rights to protest or express dissent in public spaces. They worry that the law could be misused to silence legitimate concerns and limit public accountability of protective services.
The analysis of SB1303, which addresses criminal offenses related to the division of protective services, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Jack Johnson, and the bill's subject matter. Johnson's primary occupation is as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare, which operates in the health services sector, and his other business interests, including a consulting firm and various investments, do not intersect with the law enforcement or criminal justice sectors that this bill pertains to. Additionally, his spouse's real estate business and his involvement with multiple investment funds do not suggest any financial gain from the legislation aimed at criminal offenses.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Vice President of Client Relations at a healthcare company | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CIGNA Healthcare | Health Services/HMOs | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of a small business consulting firm | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | Owner of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company | Real Estate | AI-researched |
| Employer | LFGS, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COPART, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BROWNING OIL COMPANY, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BRIGHTSTONE BOARD MEMBER from Sep 2020 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY PURITAN FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY CONTRA FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY OTC FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VIRTUS NFS LARGE CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | COLUMBIA SELECT MID CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BROWN CAPITAL SMALL COMPANY FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | COPART, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, JUDGE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: JACK PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
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.
