Tennessee Legislation

The Tennessee Mental Health Volunteer Alliance Act aims to improve mental health services in the state by encouraging volunteer involvement. It makes changes to existing laws related to mental health, education, and healthcare to better support these efforts. The goal is to create a more collaborative approach to addressing mental health needs in Tennessee.

Tennessee HB1379 is a proposed law that would make it illegal to send fake checks or images of fake checks through the mail for advertising purposes. This change aims to protect consumers from misleading advertisements that could cause confusion or financial harm. The bill seeks to amend existing laws related to financial transactions and advertising practices.

Tennessee HB1381 allows cities to create a registry for all residential rental properties within their area. This means that landlords must register their rental units, and cities that set up such registries will need to send an annual report to a state department with specific information about the rentals.

The bill requires health insurance companies in Tennessee to follow specific rules when using artificial intelligence or software to manage healthcare services. This includes how they review and approve medical treatments and services. The goal is to ensure that these technologies are used fairly and transparently in healthcare decisions.

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This bill changes the deadline for a joint board that oversees county or municipal airports to report their planned spending. Instead of having 30 days before the start of the fiscal year, they will now have 30 business days to submit their total expenditures to the governing bodies involved. This aims to give more time for proper financial planning and oversight.

The bill requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to keep copies of all original materials related to each investigative case. This includes audio and video recordings, transcripts, documents, and any other relevant media. The goal is to ensure that all evidence and materials are properly maintained and accessible.

This bill aims to restore voting rights to individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes once they have completed their sentences. It removes the requirement for these individuals to pay restitution, court costs, or be up to date on child support before regaining their voting rights. Additionally, it allows people to regain their voting rights without restoring all other citizenship rights.

Tennessee House Bill 1396 introduces the 'Guaranteed Basic Income Act,' which aims to provide eligible residents with an annual guaranteed basic income starting in 2026. This program would be managed by a state department and is intended to offer financial assistance to help residents meet their basic needs. The bill also addresses issues related to automation and its impact on jobs.

The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to create a tool on its website that displays information about facilities that need to report toxic releases to the Environmental Protection Agency. This tool aims to provide the public with easy access to data regarding potential environmental hazards in their communities. It amends existing laws related to environmental reporting.

Tennessee HB1400 is a bill that aims to create a suicide prevention program by directing the relevant state department to develop and implement it. The bill also requires the department to report to legislative committees about the program and share any recommendations based on research from the previous year.

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