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TN HB1692
Adoption
Tennessee HB1692 allows courts to skip the requirement for a home study in adoption cases when the adoptive parents are not related to the child, provided certain conditions are met. This change aims to streamline the adoption process for families. It amends existing laws in Tennessee regarding adoption procedures.
Passed House Michele Reneau
TN HB2074
Employment
Tennessee HB2074 requires public safety employers to give employees and job applicants reasonable access to their complete employment records, which includes results from mental health evaluations. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in employment practices for public safety personnel. It also makes additional changes related to employment within public safety sectors.
Passed House Greg Vital
TN HB2452
Expungements Following A Pardon
Tennessee HB2452 allows courts to erase certain violent criminal records for individuals who have received a pardon. When considering whether to expunge these records, the court must evaluate the nature of the offense and other relevant factors from both the individual and the district attorney general.
Passed House Johnny Garrett
TN HB2450
Transportation Infrastructure Projects
The bill establishes the 'Subterranean Transportation Infrastructure Coordination Act' in Tennessee. This law aims to improve the planning and coordination of underground transportation projects, ensuring that various infrastructure developments do not interfere with each other. It seeks to streamline processes and enhance safety in managing subterranean construction.
Passed House Johnny Garrett
TN HB2451
Civil Law
Tennessee HB2451 updates certain civil laws related to estates and property. It clarifies that the Uniform Partition Heirs Property Act does not apply when selling land to settle estate debts. Additionally, it changes how to calculate a deceased person's gross estate to determine what a surviving spouse is entitled to receive.
Passed House Johnny Garrett
TN HB1317
Transportation
The bill changes the rules for when a person convicted of DUI must start their jail sentence. Previously, they had to begin their sentence within 30 days, but now the court can decide when they should start serving their time. This gives judges more flexibility in scheduling sentences.
Passed House William Lamberth
TN HB1446
The Recognizing Judea And Samaria Act
Tennessee House Bill 1446, known as the 'Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act,' updates state laws to formally recognize the regions of Judea and Samaria. This act amends various sections of the Tennessee Code to reflect this recognition. The bill has successfully passed through the legislative process.
Passed House Chris Todd
TN HB2477
Compensation For Emergency Responder Deaths In The Line Of Duty
TN HB2477 extends the time frame for the estates of emergency responders who die in the line of duty to file claims for compensation. Instead of just three years from the date of death, they can now submit claims until a final ruling is made on whether the death is considered in the line of duty. Additionally, the bill allows estates to appeal denials of claims for up to one year instead of 90 days and introduces an appeal process for certain emergency responders.
Passed House Antonio Parkinson
TN HB0803
Utilities
The bill modifies existing laws related to sewerage systems that use land application. It specifically exempts Hamilton County from needing to submit certain applications to the local utility when developers want to build treatment works in new subdivisions or neighborhoods.
Passed House Rusty Grills