Tennessee Legislation

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.

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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.

This bill proposes to increase the penalties for reckless endangerment in Tennessee when it involves shooting a firearm into a motor vehicle. If the vehicle is occupied, the offense would be upgraded from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. If the vehicle is unoccupied, it would be upgraded to a Class D felony.