Tennessee Legislation

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The bill requires courts to consider how well a parenting schedule allows each parent to be involved in their child's life when deciding custody arrangements. This decision must align with what is best for the child, along with other important factors. It updates existing laws related to child custody in Tennessee.

Tennessee HB1825 raises the amount of honey a producer can sell without needing to follow strict food manufacturing and inspection rules. Previously, producers had to comply if they sold 150 gallons or more, but this bill increases that limit to 835 gallons. This change aims to ease regulations for smaller honey producers.

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Tennessee HB2498 is a law that prevents TennCare from covering or reimbursing for medical procedures that help individuals transition or align their physical appearance with their gender identity if it does not match their sex assigned at birth. This includes procedures aimed at treating discomfort related to gender identity. Essentially, it restricts certain medical services for transgender individuals under the state’s healthcare program.

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The bill amends Tennessee law to ensure that anyone convicted of second degree murder, which involves knowingly causing someone's death, will be sentenced as at least a Range II offender. This means that the minimum penalties for such convictions will be increased. The change aims to strengthen the legal consequences for those found guilty of this serious crime.

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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 bill allows individuals aged 19 and older to sell certain food items, like baked goods and soft drinks, without needing a license if the proceeds support a nonprofit organization focused on providing temporary accommodations for children in custody. This aims to help organizations that assist children in need by making it easier for supporters to raise funds through food sales.

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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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Tennessee HB2109 allows individuals to sue people who pay others to take part in demonstrations if those demonstrators engage in illegal activities like rioting. This law aims to hold sponsors of such demonstrations accountable for the actions of the participants. It modifies existing laws related to liability and public demonstrations.

Tennessee HB2127 requires courts to provide written explanations when making child custody decisions, specifically regarding any limitations in parenting plans. This applies to both temporary and permanent custody orders, ensuring that the reasons for such decisions are clearly documented.

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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.