TN SB1635

The 2021 Precious Cargo Act

Passed Senate Raumesh Akbari (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB1635 aims to clarify that stuttering and other communication disorders qualify as medical conditions under the 2021 Precious Cargo Act, which facilitates communication assistance for drivers with these conditions during traffic stops. Raumesh Akbari, the sponsor, is an attorney and self-employed at Akbari Law, but there are no direct overlaps between her personal financial interests and the specific impacts of this legislation. Her professional background does not indicate a direct financial stake in the transportation or healthcare sectors that would be affected by this bill.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Self-employed at Akbari Law TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators AI-researched
Employer AKBARI CORPORATION TN Ethics Commission
Employer DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC TN Ethics Commission

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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.