The bill establishes new criminal offenses for impersonating drivers of rideshare companies and private passenger-for-hire vehicles in Tennessee. This means that if someone falsely claims to be a driver for these services, they could face a Class B misdemeanor charge. The law aims to enhance safety and accountability in the transportation industry.
Tennessee HB1154 changes the rules for self-service storage facilities. If a customer receives a new rental agreement but doesn't sign it, they are still considered to have accepted the changes if they continue using the facility for at least 30 days. The bill also includes other updates related to self-service storage operations.
This bill allows the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners to register someone as a surgical assistant if they have current credentials from the American Board of Surgical Assistants and meet other necessary requirements. It also removes a previous deadline that required applicants to register by December 31, 2019, based on certain practical experience.
This bill clarifies that Tennessee state employees who publish the names of certain taxpayers receiving franchise tax refunds on the department's website are protected from criminal charges, penalties, or job dismissal, as long as they act in good faith according to the law. This requirement will take effect in June 2025.