Tennessee Legislation

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The bill, known as the 'Protecting Tennessee Schools and Events Act,' aims to enhance safety measures in schools across Tennessee. It proposes amendments to existing laws related to school safety, although specific details on the changes are not provided in the summary. The goal is to create a safer environment for students and staff during school activities and events.

This bill proposes changes to the requirements for becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) in Tennessee. It suggests replacing the current examination subjects of business law and taxation with taxation and regulations. This amendment aims to update the certification process to better reflect the needs of the profession.

This bill aims to change how education funding is allocated in Tennessee by including pre-kindergarten students with special education needs and their peer models in the funding formula. This means that schools will receive additional funds to support these students, helping to ensure they have the resources they need for a better educational experience.

Tennessee HB0402 is a proposed law that would allow local governments in Tennessee to create a tax exemption for property areas that have tree canopy cover. This means that if a property has trees providing shade and environmental benefits, the owner could pay less in property taxes, but only if the local government decides to implement this exemption.

This bill aims to strengthen laws against unlawful photography by making it a more serious crime when someone takes pictures of a person engaged in sexual activity without their consent. It raises the penalty for this offense to a Class D felony in certain situations and allows victims to seek protection orders if they fear such actions. The bill is intended to better protect individuals from privacy violations related to unauthorized photography.

This bill proposes to change the review period for rules related to medical devices from every three years to every two years. It requires an advisory committee, which includes industry representatives and a state official, to evaluate advancements in medical device technologies more frequently. This aims to ensure that regulations keep pace with rapid developments in the medical device industry.

Tennessee HB0407 is a proposed law that aims to provide financial incentives for college students who voluntarily get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The bill would establish a program through the Tennessee higher education commission to award a $250 grant to full-time students enrolled in public colleges and universities who participate in this testing. This initiative is intended to promote health awareness among students.

The bill allows patients with serious chronic diseases or terminal illnesses to access experimental stem cell treatments. It also permits doctors to recommend these treatments and requires the health commissioner to create rules defining which conditions qualify for this access. This aims to provide more treatment options for patients facing severe health challenges.

This bill allows places of worship in Tennessee to be used for educational purposes without needing to change the building's occupancy classification, as long as certain conditions are met. This means that churches and other religious facilities can host educational activities more easily. The changes are intended to streamline the process for these facilities to serve their communities.

This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study and suggest ways to protect the state's financial health and independence. It aims to enhance Tennessee's ability to maintain its financial security and resilience in the face of challenges. The bill amends several sections of the Tennessee Code to implement these changes.

This bill changes the period during which money transmission businesses in Tennessee must pay their annual supervision fee and submit their renewal report. Previously, this period was from November 1 to December 31. The bill moves the start date to October 15, extending the time frame for these submissions.

This bill requires schools in Tennessee to ban students from using electronic devices during school hours, unless there are specific exceptions. School boards must create and adopt a policy to enforce this ban and submit it to the state's Department of Education by July 31, 2025.

The Tennessee Consumer Protection and Subscription Renewal Act aims to protect consumers by prohibiting businesses from requiring credit or debit card information for automatic renewals or continuous services that include a free gift or trial. It also introduces additional regulations for automatic renewal offers to ensure transparency and fairness for consumers.

The bill clarifies that subsidiaries of agricultural cooperatives are exempt from privilege taxes, regardless of their legal structure. This means whether a subsidiary is a corporation, LLC, LLP, or another type of legal entity, it will still benefit from the tax exemption. The bill aims to ensure consistent tax treatment for all subsidiaries of agricultural cooperatives.

This bill requests the Tennessee Department of Revenue to study the economic effects of allowing franchise and excise tax credits to be transferred to other individuals or entities. It requires a report on the findings to be submitted to the relevant legislative committees by January 1, 2026. The goal is to understand the potential impacts of making these tax credits transferable.

The bill proposes to amend the Tennessee Code to allow nonprofit religious institutions in Davidson County to be exempt from paying property taxes under certain conditions. This exemption aims to provide financial relief to these institutions by reducing their tax burden.

This bill requires TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, to provide continuous glucose monitoring devices to eligible enrollees. It sets specific criteria to determine who qualifies for this benefit.

The bill makes it illegal to impersonate a driver for a transportation network company, like Uber or Lyft. If someone pretends to be a driver while committing another serious crime, it's considered a Class E felony. If they are not committing another crime, it's a Class C misdemeanor.

The Tennessee bill HB0430, known as the 'Protect Kids Not Guns Act,' aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code to implement measures related to firearms. The bill is designed to enhance safety regulations concerning guns, especially in contexts involving children. The specific amendments and provisions have not been detailed in the summary but are intended to address firearm-related issues across multiple areas of law.

The Tennessee bill HB0431, known as the 'CEO Pay Disparity Tax Act,' proposes an additional tax on companies where the CEO earns at least 100 times more than the average employee. This tax would add 0.1 percent to the existing 6.5 percent excise tax rate for these companies. The aim is to address income inequality within corporations.