Tennessee Legislation

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.

This bill prevents insurance companies from forcing visually impaired vehicle owners to buy a commercial vehicle insurance policy if their vehicle is not used for business purposes. It ensures that visually impaired individuals can purchase a standard personal vehicle insurance policy for non-commercial use.

The Tennessee HB0026 bill, known as the 'Unborn Child Protection Act of 2025,' proposes changes to existing state laws related to unborn children. It aims to amend sections of the Tennessee Code that deal with legal, medical, and health regulations concerning unborn children. The bill is currently in the introduced stage and is sponsored by Representative Gino Bulso.

The bill proposes to remove the state sales and use tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients in Tennessee. This means that consumers would not have to pay state taxes when buying groceries.

TN HB0019 proposes the creation of the 'Tennessee State Healthcare Cost Savings Incentive Program.' This program aims to amend existing laws to provide financial incentives for individuals covered under state healthcare plans to choose cost-effective healthcare services. The bill seeks to reduce overall healthcare expenses for both the state and insured individuals.

The Tennessee Retirement Savings Plan Act aims to create a state-managed retirement savings program for employees who do not have access to a retirement plan through their employers. The bill modifies existing laws to establish the framework for this new savings plan, which would be overseen by the state. It is designed to help more Tennesseans save for retirement by providing an accessible and convenient savings option.

The bill proposes that the Tennessee Department of Transportation create a grant program to improve pedestrian safety for students. This program would provide funding to local governments to design, build, and fix sidewalks near public schools. The goal is to ensure safer walking routes for students traveling to and from school.

This bill requires local education agencies and public charter schools in Tennessee to create policies that prevent students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time, except in specific situations. The bill aims to ensure that students remain focused on their studies during instructional periods.

The bill allows the Tennessee governor to expand Medicaid specifically to cover treatment for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease. This expansion would be in line with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the governor would work with federal agencies to determine the terms of this expansion.

This bill proposes changes to the design of driver licenses and identification cards in Tennessee. It requires that licenses and IDs for lawful permanent residents and certain noncitizens be easily distinguishable from those issued to U.S. citizens. The aim is to redesign these documents to ensure clarity in identifying the holder's residency status.

This bill proposes an annual bonus of $800 for campus police officers and public safety officers at colleges and universities in Tennessee. It aims to amend existing state laws to provide this financial incentive as part of their compensation.

This bill proposes the creation of a grant program to support colleges and universities in Tennessee to tackle student hunger. The program would provide financial resources to higher education institutions to help ensure that students have access to adequate food. The goal is to reduce food insecurity among students attending these institutions.

The Education Freedom Act of 2025, introduced in Tennessee, aims to modify existing education laws to provide more options and flexibility for students and parents. It seeks to amend certain sections of the Tennessee Code related to education governance and funding.

The bill proposes eliminating the state tax on groceries by closing certain tax loopholes for corporations. It aims to amend specific sections of the Tennessee Code related to taxation.

The bill proposes that the budget for the Tennessee Supreme Court should include funds to provide a security detail for the Chief Justice. This security detail would be responsible for transporting and accompanying the Chief Justice during all official state business.

This bill proposes to increase the maximum amount of money a person can receive if they win a lawsuit against a local government in Tennessee. Starting July 1, 2025, the limits would be $750,000 for injuries or death of one person, $1.5 million for injuries or deaths of multiple people in a single incident, and $250,000 for property damage. These changes would amend existing laws related to governmental liability.

Tennessee House Bill 0005 proposes to increase the maximum amount of money that someone can receive for pain and suffering in a civil lawsuit. For general cases, the limit would rise from $750,000 to $1.5 million. In cases where the injury is considered catastrophic, the limit would increase from $1 million to $2 million.