This bill allows the Tennessee Attorney General to investigate and potentially prosecute judicial elected officials or district attorneys if there is probable cause to believe they have violated state criminal laws. This can occur if a conflict of interest might arise if the local district attorney prosecutes or if there is a report of nepotism in state government. Essentially, it gives the Attorney General more authority in certain cases involving high-level officials.
This bill requires that a biological specimen, such as a DNA sample, be collected from certain offenders within 30 days after they are sentenced. It also mandates that if an offender who was previously convicted of a qualifying offense dies while incarcerated, a law enforcement agency must submit their biological specimen for DNA analysis.
This bill allows the commissioner to decide the type and amount of deposit insurance that each state bank in Tennessee must have. It also outlines the factors the commissioner should consider when making these decisions.
This bill allows athletic trainers in Tennessee to use a technique called dry needling as part of their work in treating sports injuries. It also requires the state's board of athletic trainers to set rules for how trainers can become qualified to use dry needling safely and effectively.
The bill increases the maximum interest rate that industrial loan and thrift companies can charge on unpaid balances from 30% to 36% per year for loans of $100 or more. This change allows these companies to potentially earn more from the loans they provide. Additionally, the bill includes other related amendments to existing laws governing these financial institutions.
This bill allows healthcare providers in Tennessee to request the removal of certain negative information from public licensure verification websites after five years, if they have completed a peer assistance or treatment program. The bill also gives the health-related boards the authority to create rules for this petition process.