Tennessee Legislation

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This bill allows students in Tennessee to carry and use their prescribed rescue seizure medications while at school or during school-related activities. It amends existing state education laws to support students with seizure conditions by permitting them to self-administer their medication as needed.

This bill requires that payments to child advocacy centers in Tennessee be made within 30 days after a reimbursement request is received. If the payment is late, a 10% late fee will be added. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual report to the general assembly on how timely these payments are made.

This bill proposes changes to the property tax relief program for disabled veterans in Tennessee. It removes the market value cap currently used to calculate property tax relief for their primary residence. Instead, the state will fully reimburse eligible disabled veterans for the local property taxes they pay each year on their primary home.

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This bill requires schools in Tennessee to create a policy that mandates students keep their cell phones and other wireless devices turned off and put away during class time, with some exceptions. The aim is to minimize distractions and ensure students focus on their education during instructional periods.

This bill proposes changing the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Education's annual report to the General Assembly regarding the school safety alert grant pilot fund. The new deadline would be August 1, instead of the current July 1. This change affects how the department reports on the financial activities related to school safety grants.

This bill proposes that if a child commits three or more delinquent acts, the juvenile court must order the child's parent or guardian to pay for the costs incurred by law enforcement in responding to and investigating these acts. It aims to hold parents or guardians financially responsible for repeated delinquent behavior by their children.

The Tennessee bill HB0039, known as the 'Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act,' mandates that public senior high schools and public charter schools provide menstrual hygiene products for free in all women's and girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, and with school nurses. This requirement aims to ensure that students have access to necessary feminine hygiene products during school hours.

The bill allows county governments in Tennessee to publish required public notices on their official websites instead of in local newspapers. This change is permitted as long as the online publication meets all existing requirements, including the duration for which the notice must be available.

This bill allows hospitals and certain healthcare facilities in Tennessee to directly employ radiologists, pathologists, anesthesiologists, and emergency physicians. Previously, there were restrictions preventing these specialists from being directly employed by such facilities.

This bill prevents insurance companies from forcing visually impaired vehicle owners to buy a commercial vehicle insurance policy if their vehicle is not used for business purposes. It ensures that visually impaired individuals can purchase a standard personal vehicle insurance policy for non-commercial use.

The Tennessee HB0026 bill, known as the 'Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025,' proposes changes to existing state laws related to unborn children. It aims to amend sections of the Tennessee Code that deal with legal, medical, and health regulations concerning unborn children. The bill is currently in the introduced stage and is sponsored by Representative Gino Bulso.

The bill proposes to remove the state sales and use tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients in Tennessee. This means that consumers would not have to pay state taxes when buying groceries.

TN HB0019 proposes the creation of the 'Tennessee State Healthcare Cost Savings Incentive Program.' This program aims to amend existing laws to provide financial incentives for individuals covered under state healthcare plans to choose cost-effective healthcare services. The bill seeks to reduce overall healthcare expenses for both the state and insured individuals.

The Tennessee Retirement Savings Plan Act aims to create a state-managed retirement savings program for employees who do not have access to a retirement plan through their employers. The bill modifies existing laws to establish the framework for this new savings plan, which would be overseen by the state. It is designed to help more Tennesseans save for retirement by providing an accessible and convenient savings option.

The bill proposes that the Tennessee Department of Transportation create a grant program to improve pedestrian safety for students. This program would provide funding to local governments to design, build, and fix sidewalks near public schools. The goal is to ensure safer walking routes for students traveling to and from school.

This bill requires local education agencies and public charter schools in Tennessee to create policies that prevent students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time, except in specific situations. The bill aims to ensure that students remain focused on their studies during instructional periods.

The bill allows the Tennessee governor to expand Medicaid specifically to cover treatment for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease. This expansion would be in line with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the governor would work with federal agencies to determine the terms of this expansion.