The bill requires doctors to conduct blood tests for syphilis on pregnant women at three different times: during the first examination, between the 28th and 32nd weeks of pregnancy, and at delivery. It also clarifies that testing for hepatitis B is included in standard pregnancy blood tests.
This bill proposes to eliminate the professional privilege tax in Tennessee starting from June 1, 2026. The professional privilege tax is a tax currently imposed on certain licensed professionals in the state.
Tennessee House Bill 0193 proposes a sales tax exemption for motor vehicles purchased by members of the Tennessee National Guard. The exemption applies to the first $15,000 of the vehicle's sales price and is limited to one vehicle every five years for each qualifying member. This bill aims to provide financial relief to National Guard members when buying a car.
Tennessee House Bill 167, known as 'MaKayla's Law,' proposes changes to the state's reckless endangerment laws. It aims to make it a specific offense if someone recklessly fails to secure a firearm, allowing a child under 13 to access it, which results in injury or death. The bill seeks to hold individuals accountable for not locking or rendering firearms inoperable, thereby enhancing child safety.