Tennessee Legislation

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.

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The Tennessee Procurement Protection Act updates existing laws related to state procurement processes. It aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of how the state acquires goods and services. The act includes various provisions intended to protect the integrity of procurement practices.

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This bill allows buyers or borrowers in real estate transactions in Tennessee to choose their own settlement agent to handle certain transaction duties. It also permits sellers to hire a licensed attorney to protect their interests. The bill ensures that any fees related to the transaction cannot be charged to the seller without the approval of the seller's attorney.

Tennessee HB2185 allows the state's election coordinator to create an electronic system by January 1, 2028, to access information from the SAVE program, which verifies the immigration status of individuals. This system would only be implemented if the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides the necessary data through a secure web service. The bill aims to enhance the verification process for voter eligibility.

Tennessee HB1254 requires prosecuting agencies that keep a Brady list, which is a record of law enforcement officers with credibility issues, to create a specific policy that follows certain guidelines. This change aims to ensure that the rights of law enforcement officers are protected while maintaining transparency in the justice system.

The bill requires public colleges and universities in Tennessee to create clear policies that separate the processes for granting tenure and for taking disciplinary action against faculty members. This means that decisions about job security and disciplinary measures will be handled differently and more transparently. The goal is to ensure that faculty understand the distinct criteria for each process.

Tennessee HB0878 clarifies that if clerks of certain courts do not collect and pay privilege taxes related to litigation, those taxes become the responsibility of the clerks themselves. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for these clerks to ensure better compliance with tax collection. This aims to improve accountability in the collection of privilege taxes.

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Tennessee HB1798 allows sheriffs and authorized individuals to require payment in advance for serving garnishments. This means that before they take action to collect debts through garnishment, they can ask for their service fee upfront. The bill updates existing laws regarding service fees related to garnishments.

Tennessee SB1654 establishes new eligibility requirements for non-governmental entities that receive in-kind funding from the state under the federal Public Health Service Act. Starting November 1, 2026, these entities must also receive state or federal grants that are subject to oversight in order to qualify as a 340B entity. This bill allows state officials to verify compliance with these requirements.

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Tennessee HB1984 allows more healthcare providers to give patients buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, without needing naloxone, a drug that can reverse overdoses. It also clarifies that prescribing buprenorphine to nursing mothers or injectable forms does not limit healthcare providers from prescribing it for opioid use disorder treatment.

The Tennessee Energy Freedom Act establishes new regulations and guidelines regarding energy production and management in Tennessee. It amends existing laws to promote energy independence and support various energy sources. The act aims to enhance the state's energy policies and foster a more flexible energy market.

Tennessee House Bill 2089 requires local education agencies and public charter schools to recognize Victims of Communism Day. It mandates that high school students taking world history and geography receive at least 45 minutes of instruction about the victims of communist regimes.

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