Tennessee Legislation

Tennessee HB1273 clarifies what constitutes a credible threat of mass violence on school property or during school activities. It specifies that a threat is considered credible if it causes someone to reasonably fear that an act of mass violence will occur. This amendment aims to strengthen the response to such threats and ensure safety in schools.

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The bill extends the existence of the Tennessee Department of Education until June 30, 2030. It makes amendments to various sections of the Tennessee Code related to the department's operations and responsibilities.

The bill clarifies that the term 'person' in Tennessee law does not apply to artificial intelligence, computer algorithms, software programs, computer hardware, or any machines. This means that these technologies are not granted legal personhood or rights under Tennessee law. The amendment specifically targets how the law defines personhood in relation to technology.

The bill establishes two new acts in Tennessee: the 'Tennessee Agricultural Fair and Livestock Show Act' and the 'Tennessee State Fair Act.' It updates existing laws related to exhibitions, likely to enhance the framework for agricultural fairs and livestock shows in the state.

The bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to create guidance for tutors in the Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning Corps (TALLC) on how to provide effective tutoring that matches students' needs and state academic standards. It also mandates that the department provide local education agencies (LEAs) with a list of secure data management systems to help track student progress and the effectiveness of tutoring methods in real time.

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Tennessee HB0674 requires the state's correctional department to study how family members can visit incarcerated individuals. The department must report its findings to the General Assembly and provide a copy to the legislative librarian by January 31, 2027.

Tennessee HB1551 requires the Department of Correction to work with the Department of Safety to provide driver licenses to certain inmates who are released from prison and plan to live in Tennessee. This law aims to help these individuals reintegrate into society by ensuring they have the necessary identification to drive legally.

Tennessee HB1669 updates election laws by requiring that reimbursements to county election commissions for primary elections be handled similarly to those for presidential preference primaries. Additionally, it prohibits certain state entities and officials from accepting or using funds from private sources for election-related activities.

Tennessee HB1672 allows local governments to issue and sell grant anticipation notes more easily. If a local government can show that a natural disaster has caused economic hardship, the state's comptroller can approve these notes to help the local government financially recover.

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Tennessee HB1807, known as 'April's Law of 2026', allows a surviving parent to dispute a medical examiner's ruling that their child's death was a suicide. It also lets the other parent of a minor child obtain a copy of the child's death certificate. This law aims to provide grieving parents with more rights and access to information regarding their child's death.

The bill TN HB2030 changes the rules for hunting raccoons in Tennessee. It removes existing legal requirements for raccoon hunting and allows the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to set new regulations through their own rules and proclamations. This gives more flexibility in managing raccoon hunting practices.

Tennessee House Bill 1526 officially renames the Army National Guard Armory in Maryville to honor CSM William O. Gregory. This change recognizes the contributions of Gregory and commemorates his service. The bill amends the state's code to reflect this new name.

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This bill proposes adding one more circuit court to the 28th judicial district, which includes Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood counties in Tennessee. The new court would start operating on September 1, 2025, and the judge for this court would be appointed by the governor.

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