Tennessee Legislation

This bill proposes that starting July 1, 2025, half of the money collected from taxes on recording real estate transactions should be sent back to the county where the property is located. This change would apply to all real estate transfers happening on or after that date.

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The bill proposes that juveniles aged 16 or older who are accused of committing a delinquent act and have a prior delinquency record be transferred from juvenile court to criminal court to be tried as adults. This transfer would occur if the juvenile court determines there is probable cause to believe the juvenile committed the act.

The bill proposes the 'Courthouse Square Revitalization Act,' which aims to update and improve courthouse squares across Tennessee. It involves changes to existing laws under Title 6 and Title 67, Chapter 6, potentially affecting local government structures and tax regulations related to these projects.

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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.