Tennessee Legislation

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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.

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.

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Tennessee HB1904 requires courts to follow specific procedures from the federal Indian Child Welfare Act when handling child custody cases involving Indian children. This means that the unique cultural and familial considerations for these children must be taken into account during legal proceedings. The bill amends existing state laws to align with these federal requirements.

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The bill increases the penalty for illegally disposing of sewage from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor if the person is in the business of removing waste from sewage systems. It also requires that a person's permit to remove waste be revoked if they violate this law.

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The bill allows individuals who are not citizens of Tennessee to view or obtain copies of law enforcement records that are specifically about them. This means that if a non-citizen is involved in a police report, they can access that information. The change aims to enhance transparency and access to personal information held by law enforcement.

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The bill allows family child care homes that have a certificate from the U.S. Department of Defense to operate without a state license, as long as they only provide care for eligible patrons. This change is intended to simplify regulations for certain child care providers. It amends existing laws related to child care agencies in Tennessee.

This bill allows local education authorities (LEAs) and public charter schools in Tennessee to avoid assigning tutors to third-grade students who struggle with English language arts if there isn't enough state funding available. It also makes participation in a program aimed at helping students catch up on learning loss dependent on state appropriations. Essentially, it ties educational support to the availability of state funds.

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This bill changes the rules for legal disputes involving real estate projects in Tennessee. It allows parties who file certain legal claims related to construction and property improvements to do so without being limited by a four-year time limit that usually applies to such cases.

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The bill is a resolution to honor Portia Moore for her achievements and recognition at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala. It acknowledges her contributions and impact in the community. The resolution has been sponsored by Jesse Chism and has passed.

The bill is a resolution that honors Demario Hollowell for his achievements and recognition at the Influential 20 Black Tie Awards Gala. It acknowledges his contributions and success in the community. The resolution was sponsored by Jesse Chism and has passed through the legislative process.

The bill removes the ability for individuals to sue the state for declaratory or injunctive relief regarding the legality or constitutionality of state government actions. However, it still allows such actions against local government entities. It does not affect other legal rights or the ability to challenge actions based on the Tennessee or U.S. Constitution.

Tennessee House Bill 1543 designates the song 'Tennessee' by Drew Holcomb as the official state song of Tennessee. This change amends the state's existing laws regarding state songs. The bill has successfully passed through the legislative process.