Tennessee Legislation

This bill requires the personal representative of an estate to inform beneficiaries or heirs about their right to challenge creditors' claims against the estate. It also introduces several other changes related to wills and how creditors can make claims against an estate. The goal is to ensure transparency and protect the interests of beneficiaries during probate proceedings.

Tennessee HB0907 proposes to create a law enforcement investigatory privilege. This would prevent subpoenas from being issued in civil or criminal cases to obtain information protected by this privilege. The bill aims to amend existing laws to provide this protection for law enforcement-related information.

Tennessee HB0909 proposes to change how revenue from an increase in sales and use tax is distributed. Specifically, it reallocates part of the tax increase from 6 percent to 7 percent, ensuring that 4.6030 percent of this increase goes to municipalities. This adjustment aims to provide local governments with more funding from the tax increase.

This bill removes an outdated requirement for the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy to conduct a study on a statewide energy policy, which was supposed to be completed by December 2014. By amending certain sections of Tennessee law, it updates the legal framework related to education and energy policy.

This bill requires local education agencies and public charter schools in Tennessee to review any new family life education materials that are recommended by a special task force before the start of each school year. The aim is to ensure that the curricula are up-to-date and appropriate for students, particularly regarding issues of child justice and sexual abuse.

This bill requires the registry of election finance in Tennessee to prepare a report by September 1, 2025, on how digital currency has been used in contributions to political candidates and campaign committees over the past five years. The report will be shared with key legislative leaders and budget analysts. It aims to provide transparency regarding the use of digital currency in political financing.

The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Transportation to study the idea of building a new bridge over the Mississippi River that would connect Tennessee to Arkansas. This study aims to explore the feasibility and potential benefits of such a project.

This bill aims to make it illegal to sell or offer any food products that contain a live vaccine in Tennessee. It seeks to amend existing laws related to food safety and product labeling. The intention is to protect consumers from potential health risks associated with such food items.

This bill allows candidates to use their campaign funds to pay for fines, fees, and penalties that result from breaking campaign finance or ethics laws. Currently, such funds cannot be used for these purposes, so this bill seeks to change that. It amends existing laws governing campaign finance in Tennessee.

This bill clarifies that if someone uses deadly force from inside their home against an intruder who is armed and unlawfully on their property, they are presumed to be acting in self-defense. It aims to provide legal protection for homeowners in such situations. The proposal amends existing laws related to self-defense in Tennessee.

The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to create a pilot program that will last three years. This program will provide grants to local education agencies (LEAs) to help them buy artificial intelligence weapons detection systems for schools that currently do not have such systems.

This bill proposes changes to the types of identification that voters must present to verify their identity when voting in Tennessee. It aims to update the requirements outlined in the state's voting laws to ensure they are current and effective.

TN HB0937 is a bill that aims to automatically restore voting rights to individuals who have completed their prison sentence, including any parole or probation. This means that once someone has served their time, they will no longer have to go through a separate process to regain their right to vote. The bill seeks to simplify the reintegration of former offenders into society by ensuring they can participate in elections.

Tennessee HB0939 requires the attorney general to report each year on the number of legal actions taken against individuals who harass state employees. This report must be submitted by January 15th and will inform state leaders about harassment incidents in the previous year. The bill aims to increase awareness and accountability regarding harassment in state employment.

This bill aims to change the property tax relief program for elderly, low-income homeowners in Tennessee. It proposes a tiered system for property tax reimbursements, meaning that the amount of relief would depend on the age of the homeowner. This could help ensure that older homeowners receive more financial support with their property taxes.

This bill aims to ban the possession of assault weapons in Tennessee. Individuals who own such weapons before July 1, 2025, must apply for a certificate to keep them. Additionally, it creates a new felony charge for buying, selling, or possessing certain parts that enhance the firing rate of semiautomatic rifles.

This bill requires that before a new high energy use facility can be approved for construction, the applicant and the electric utility must conduct a site assessment. This assessment must be submitted to the local government as part of the process for rezoning, special exceptions, or special use permits. The goal is to ensure that the impact of these facilities is properly evaluated before they are built.

Tennessee HB0947, also known as 'Akilah's Law', aims to make it illegal to sell or transfer a firearm to someone who has been a patient in a mental institution within the last five years. This law seeks to enhance public safety by preventing individuals with certain mental health histories from accessing firearms.

This bill makes it illegal to store or keep a firearm in an unsecured manner. Firearms must be kept in a locked container or have a safety device that prevents unauthorized use. If someone violates this law, they could face a Class A misdemeanor charge.

Tennessee HB0950 aims to improve environmental protection by creating a grant program designed to promote green spaces in urban areas. It also allows for the establishment of community-led initiatives to help reduce air pollution, overseen by the air pollution control board's technical secretary.

The bill, known as the 'Clean Energy and Jobs Act', aims to promote clean energy in Tennessee. It creates a grant fund to support workforce training in the clean energy sector and offers tax credits to renewable energy businesses and small businesses that adopt sustainable practices. This legislation is designed to encourage the growth of green jobs and improve environmental practices.

The bill proposes the 'Small Business Growth and Empowerment Act,' which aims to support small businesses in Tennessee. It offers tax credits to those that hire locally or provide workforce training and creates grants specifically for minority-owned and women-owned businesses in underserved areas.

The bill, known as the 'School Safety and Mental Health Act,' aims to improve safety and mental health resources in Tennessee schools. It proposes amendments to existing laws to enhance support for students' mental well-being and ensure safer school environments. The goal is to create a more supportive atmosphere for both students and educators.

The bill requires every law enforcement agency in Tennessee to create and use alternative crisis response units. These units would respond to certain situations, potentially involving mental health crises, instead of traditional police responses. Additionally, it mandates that the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission set uniform training standards for these units across the state.