Tennessee Legislation

The bill introduces the 'Agricultural Right to Repair Act' in Tennessee, which aims to allow farmers and independent repair shops to repair agricultural equipment. It modifies existing laws under Title 43 and Title 47, Chapter 18, to ensure that farmers have the necessary access to tools, parts, and information needed for equipment repairs.

This bill proposes expanding the existing laws against unlawful image exposure in Tennessee. It aims to include images that are distributed with the intent to cause emotional distress, specifically those showing intimate parts or sexually explicit conduct of an identifiable person. These images may be created or altered using digital tools like computer software or artificial intelligence.

The bill requires healthcare facilities in Tennessee that receive public funds to cover losses from unpaid care to forgive an equivalent amount of patient debt. It prevents these facilities from pursuing legal action to collect the forgiven debt. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports on these public fund payments to hospitals from the Department of Health and TennCare.

Tennessee House Bill 436 proposes a change in how property tax relief is calculated for disabled veterans. Instead of using a complex formula that adjusts for local property values, the bill would calculate tax relief based on the first $175,000 of the property's full market value multiplied by the local tax rate. This aims to simplify the process and ensure consistent relief across different areas.

The bill increases the number of places where employers must post information about pay days from two to three. This means that employees will have more visibility regarding when they can expect to be paid. The goal is to ensure that all workers are informed about their pay schedule.

This bill allows Tennessee to set up a special account to buy and sell precious metals like gold and silver. The state treasurer can use this account to manage these transactions, but must get approval from the comptroller first. This change aims to help the state manage its finances more effectively by investing in precious metals.

This bill allows the Tennessee state treasurer to make agreements with a company to create a facility that can securely produce, store, process, and ship precious metal products, like bullion. It aims to enhance the state's ability to manage its precious metal assets more effectively.

The bill, known as the 'Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act,' allows the Tennessee General Assembly to declare certain federal laws, regulations, or orders as unconstitutional and therefore null and void within the state. It aims to establish a formal process for this nullification. Essentially, it seeks to enhance Tennessee's state sovereignty in relation to federal authority.

Tennessee HB0446 aims to limit the authority of international organizations like the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum within the state. This bill proposes changes to existing state laws to ensure these organizations have reduced jurisdiction in Tennessee. Essentially, it seeks to assert state control over matters typically influenced by these global entities.

The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Correction to create a report that details how many inmates have earned credits that can reduce their sentences. This report must be prepared in consultation with the inmate disciplinary oversight board and submitted to legislative committees. The goal is to increase transparency regarding inmate sentence reductions.

Tennessee HB0448 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide mandatory training on positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict prevention, and related topics. Schools must ensure that staff receive at least two hours of this training each year, and the training hours can count towards required in-service training. This change aims to enhance the skills of educators in managing student behavior effectively.

This bill allows individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes to regain their voting rights after they have completed their sentences. It removes the requirement for them to pay restitution, court costs, or be up to date on child support before their voting rights can be restored. Additionally, it allows for voting rights to be restored even if other citizenship rights are not fully reinstated.

This bill aims to change the waiting period for individuals who want to have their records cleared after being convicted of illegal registration or voting. Currently, they must wait 15 years after completing their sentence, but this bill would reduce that time to 10 years. It seeks to make it easier for those individuals to move on with their lives by expunging their records sooner.

This bill proposes to change the law regarding expungement in Tennessee. Currently, individuals must wait five years for misdemeanors or Class E felonies, and ten years for Class C or D felonies after completing their sentence before they can petition to have their criminal record cleared. The new law would reduce this waiting period to just one year for all offenses.

This bill aims to speed up eviction proceedings in Tennessee by requiring that trials for unlawful detainer actions occur within 14 days of filing. It also narrows the focus of hearings related to nonpayment of rent to only the issues of rent payment, making the process more straightforward. Additionally, it includes other adjustments to the judicial procedures surrounding evictions.

The bill adds the legislative librarian as a recipient of reports from the commissioner of correction regarding the operations of state correctional facilities. These reports cover the transactions and activities of the facilities over the past two years. This change aims to improve transparency and access to information about the state's correctional system.

This bill requires the Tennessee council on autism spectrum disorder to provide an annual report to legislative committees by February 1 each year. The report must include the council's findings, progress on a statewide plan for autism care, and suggestions for new laws.

Tennessee HB0460 creates a process for individuals to file complaints with the secretary of state if they believe their name or address has been used on a document without their permission. This aims to protect personal information and ensure that individuals have a way to address unauthorized filings.

This bill requires individuals to complete a course and pass an exam to become online notaries public in Tennessee. It also mandates that applicants certify their understanding of the rules set by the secretary of state. The training will cover notarial laws, technology procedures, and ethical standards.

This bill proposes a change to the retirement benefits for members of the Tennessee General Assembly. If a member who joined after July 1, 2014, serves for 10 years, their retirement plan will be switched from a hybrid plan to a legacy plan, which may offer different benefits. This change aims to provide more stability in retirement options for long-serving legislators.

This bill proposes changes to the retirement benefits for Tennessee General Assembly members. It requires that members who joined on or after July 1, 2014, and have served for at least 10 years, be switched from the current hybrid retirement plan to an older legacy plan. Additionally, it ensures that retired members with 10 or more years of service are eligible for retiree health benefits.

This bill proposes to change current Tennessee law by removing the restriction that limits legal immunity to only the first instance of a drug overdose for individuals seeking medical help. It aims to provide ongoing protection from arrest, charges, or prosecution for people experiencing drug overdoses, regardless of how many times they overdose.

This bill proposes to extend the time period from 30 to 60 business days for individuals to file a petition in Davidson County chancery court if a health-related licensing authority denies or refuses to renew their professional license, certificate, or registration due to a past criminal conviction. This change would give affected individuals more time to respond to such decisions.

This bill allows individuals involved in litigation financing, who are not part of a business or partnership, to easily withdraw their registration with the Tennessee Secretary of State. They can do this by submitting a specific form and paying a $20 fee. The bill modifies existing regulations under Tennessee law.