Tennessee Legislation

Tennessee HB1064 proposes changes to the state's criminal law, specifically requiring some defendants to wear a global positioning monitoring system (GPS) as a condition of their bail. This measure aims to enhance monitoring of individuals accused of certain offenses while they await trial. The bill also amends existing legal codes related to criminal justice.

The bill requires schools in Tennessee to create safety plans that include a way to inform parents about emergencies, violence incidents, and credible threats. It mandates that school directors notify parents when such situations are reported by the school's threat assessment team. This aims to enhance communication and safety awareness in schools.

This bill changes the timeline for employees in Tennessee's preferred service system to appeal adverse employment actions. Instead of having 14 days to file an appeal, employees will now have only 10 days from when they become aware of the issue. This aims to streamline the appeals process for public employment disputes.

TN HB1068 proposes the creation of a community grant advisory board within the Department of Human Services. This board would manage a grant program to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations that address various community needs such as education, public health, housing, and economic development.

This bill makes it illegal for homeowners' associations to prevent someone from running a family child care home on their property if they have the proper license and permits. It aims to ensure that licensed family child care providers can operate without restrictions imposed by homeowners' associations. The bill modifies existing laws related to property use in Tennessee.

The Tennessee Health SNAP Act aims to change the rules for the food stamp program in Tennessee. If passed, it would require the state to ask for permission from the federal government to stop people from using SNAP benefits to buy candy and soft drinks.

Tennessee HB1075 is a bill that requires the state comptroller to report to the legislature on whether counties have adjusted their precinct lines to eliminate split precincts within legislative districts. This aims to ensure that each precinct is fully contained within a single legislative district, which can improve electoral clarity and representation.

Tennessee HB1076 proposes to change the time frame that insurance companies must notify the state before changing rates or policy details. Currently, insurers have 30 days to file this information, but the bill would reduce that period to 21 days. This aims to streamline the process for insurance companies when they want to update their rates or policy forms.

This bill updates certain regulations related to insurance licenses in Tennessee. It removes an outdated rule about the length of validity for insurance producer licenses issued after January 1, 2007, and changes the expiration date for business entity licenses from March 1 to March 15, making it easier for businesses to keep their licenses current.

Tennessee HB1078 is a bill that updates state insurance laws by removing an outdated requirement for group health plans and insurance issuers to submit electronic health insurance claims data by a specific date, January 1, 2010. This change aims to streamline the reporting process for health insurance in the state. The bill amends multiple sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to insurance.

Tennessee HB1079 aims to remove an outdated requirement that mandated the state insurance commissioner to study the state's insurance laws regarding the underwriting of policies for individuals who have used justified force in self-defense. This requirement included a report deadline that has already passed, making it no longer necessary. The bill amends several sections of Tennessee law related to insurance.

This bill proposes to extend the time frame for insurance companies to remove an officer or director after receiving an order from the commissioner of commerce and insurance. Currently, companies have 30 days to make this change, and the bill would increase that period to 35 days. This change aims to provide insurance companies with a bit more time to comply with regulatory orders.

This bill aims to make it illegal to possess, make, transport, repair, or sell devices that allow firearms to shoot automatically with a single trigger pull. These devices, known as switches or auto sears, are intended to convert regular guns into automatic firearms. There are some exceptions to this rule that may apply.

TN HB1083 allows the county trustee in Hamilton County to choose not to bill or collect personal property taxes that are less than $20, but only if two-thirds of the local legislative body agrees. This means that small tax amounts could be ignored to reduce administrative costs and effort.

Tennessee HB1084 is a bill that aims to create a grant program to help reimburse schools and medical first responders for the costs of anti-choking devices. This program would provide financial support for these entities to purchase the necessary equipment starting from July 1, 2025. The bill seeks to enhance safety measures in educational and medical settings.

Tennessee HB1086 requires the state's agriculture commissioner and veterinarian to get approval from a legislative committee before ordering vaccinations and tests for animals. It also removes the requirement for animal owners to manage the disposal of dead animals and clarifies the procedures for compensating owners of animals that are destroyed.

Tennessee HB1087 is a bill that gives district attorneys general more time to submit their funding reports. Instead of having to submit these reports 90 days after the fiscal year ends, they will now have 120 days. This change is meant to provide additional time for thorough reporting.

Tennessee HB1091 is a bill that proposes to shorten the time frame for the Department of Children's Services to decide if a temporary childcare licensee meets the necessary regulations for a permanent license. Currently, this decision takes 90 days, but the bill would reduce it to 80 days. This change aims to streamline the licensing process for childcare providers in the state.

This bill makes it illegal for non-citizens and individuals who are not lawful permanent residents to carry or possess firearms, including privately assembled firearms that lack serial numbers. It aims to clarify and strengthen regulations regarding firearm possession among specific groups of people in Tennessee.

This bill aims to regulate food products that use human-created nanotechnology capable of collecting and transmitting data. It would require these food products to be clearly labeled if they contain such technology before they can be sold to consumers. The goal is to ensure transparency and consumer awareness regarding the use of advanced technology in food items.

This bill prohibits the sale or distribution of food in Tennessee that contains antibiotics or vaccines unless the packaging clearly states their presence. It also reclassifies food with vaccines as a drug under state law. The goal is to ensure consumers are informed about what is in their food.

Tennessee HB1102 is a bill that aims to protect the rights of pregnant women and new mothers by requiring written and oral consent before healthcare professionals can conduct drug or alcohol tests on them or their newborns. It also outlines specific situations where testing can occur without consent. The bill amends existing laws related to substance use in healthcare settings.

Tennessee HB1104 proposes to change the rules around expanding the state's medical assistance program. It would allow the governor to make decisions about this expansion without needing approval from the state legislature. This could speed up the process of providing medical assistance to more people in need.

This bill proposes a change to Tennessee law regarding criminal abortion. It would allow licensed physicians to perform abortions if the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest, creating an exception to the current criminalization of abortion in such cases.