Tennessee Legislation

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This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to create regulations for sober living homes that help people recover from substance abuse. These regulations must follow federal laws, such as the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Local authorities can set rules about how far these homes must be from schools and daycares, and require that people moving into these homes have a clinical referral.

TN HB0961 is a bill that updates the Tennessee Code by changing which legislative committee is responsible for approving the style guidelines used by the Tennessee Code Commission. Specifically, it shifts this responsibility from the civil justice committee to the committee that oversees matters related to the code commission. This change aims to streamline the legislative process regarding code guidelines.

This bill allows local governments in Tennessee to set up boards that can grant permits to retailers selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products. It aims to regulate the sale of these products at the local level, ensuring that local authorities have control over who can sell them.

Tennessee HB0963 is a bill that aims to direct all extra sales tax revenue from the sale of new and used motor vehicles and tires to the state highway fund. This means that any sales tax collected beyond a certain base amount will be used to help fund highway projects and maintenance. The bill seeks to enhance the financial resources available for improving the state's transportation infrastructure.

The bill establishes two special accounts in the state treasury to manage excess lottery funds. One account will support K-12 capital projects, while the other will fund early learning programs for pre-K education. Grants will be provided to local education agencies for these purposes.

This bill aims to change how interchange fees are calculated by payment card networks for electronic transactions. Specifically, it would require that state and local taxes and fees be excluded from these calculations, potentially lowering the fees that merchants pay when processing card payments.

The Tennessee Healthcare Quality and Access Act of 2025 aims to modify existing laws related to healthcare services in Tennessee. It focuses on updating regulations regarding certificates of need, which are required for certain healthcare facilities to operate or expand. The bill is designed to improve healthcare access and quality for residents across the state.

The bill allows local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools in Tennessee to create a program where high school students can earn half a credit in physical education. Students in grades nine through twelve can participate in community service projects, such as yard work for elderly or disabled individuals, to complete this requirement. This initiative aims to combine physical activity with community service.

This bill extends the time a non-contracting spouse has to notify a contractor about their objection to a property improvement contract from 10 days to 20 days. This applies when the contract is made with one spouse, and the property is owned by one or both spouses. The goal is to ensure that the non-contracting spouse is not automatically considered to have agreed to the contract if they object within the new timeframe.

The bill requires utilities in Tennessee to clearly publish their policies about shutting off service for nonpayment on their websites. This means that customers will have easy access to information about how and when their service might be discontinued if they do not pay their bills. The aim is to increase transparency for consumers regarding utility services.

This bill allows tourism development authorities in Tennessee to request the removal of certain properties from their jurisdiction. This means that if a tourism authority owns land that they no longer want to manage or develop, they can seek to have it deannexed. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for these authorities in managing their assets.

The bill aims to decriminalize the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and the cultivation of up to five marijuana plants in Tennessee. It also allows local governments to impose civil penalties for marijuana possession under specific conditions. Essentially, this bill seeks to reduce legal penalties associated with small amounts of marijuana.

This bill proposes to raise the maximum amount of money that general sessions courts in Tennessee can handle in civil cases from $25,000 to $50,000. This change would allow these courts to take on more cases involving larger sums of money, potentially easing the burden on higher courts.

This bill aims to create an 'office of rural prosperity' within a state department to focus on improving the quality of life in rural areas. It allows the commissioner to consolidate various responsibilities related to rural development under this new office. The goal is to enhance opportunities for growth and well-being in Tennessee's rural communities.

This bill proposes to change the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Health to submit a report on drug poisonings. Instead of March 1, the new deadline would be April 1, allowing more time for hospitals to provide data on inpatient and outpatient discharges related to drug poisonings from two years prior. The report would include de-identified aggregate claims data to help inform health officials and legislators.

This bill proposes to change the law regarding firearms by eliminating the criminal offense for possessing a weapon in certain buildings or on property that has proper signage. It also seeks to remove the requirement for the Department of Safety to suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit if a permit holder violates this specific law.

This bill aims to change Tennessee property laws by eliminating certain types of land interests known as estates and reversion interests. These changes are intended to simplify the legal framework surrounding real property ownership in the state.

The bill proposes to impose a tax of 0.15 cents per cigarette on heated tobacco products in Tennessee. This change aims to regulate the taxation of these products similarly to traditional cigarettes. The legislation is intended to update the state's tax code regarding tobacco products.

This bill requires the courts in Tennessee to gather and report data on employers who have fired employees for serving on a jury. The report will cover cases from January 1, 1990, to January 1, 2025, and is due by October 1, 2025. The goal is to understand how often this illegal practice occurs in the state.

This bill changes the rules for how the governor selects members for the board of medical examiners. Instead of being required to consult with medical groups before making appointments, the governor would have the option to do so. This gives the governor more flexibility in choosing board members.

Tennessee HB0992, known as the 'Child Care Workforce Improvement Act,' aims to improve support for child care workers and early childhood educators. It directs the state's human services commissioner to create programs that provide financial longevity payments to eligible child care workers and assistance payments to certain educators. This legislation seeks to enhance the child care workforce and support early education in Tennessee.