SB 362 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Veterans - As enacted, enacts the "Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act." - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 58.

SB 362, the "Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act," regulates third-party advisors helping veterans navigate benefit claims. It prohibits charging fees for referrals, bans upfront or nonrefundable fees, and requires written agreements specifying that compensation depends solely on increased benefits (capped at five times the monthly increase). Advisors must disclose that free government services are available and provide clear warnings against guaranteed outcomes. The law also mandates strict data privacy protections, banning international data centers, requiring background checks for staff handling sensitive information, and prohibiting access to veterans' login credentials. These provisions directly affect veterans seeking benefits and third-party advisors, while exempting VA-accredited representatives.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Signed Apr 21, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025 · House Apr 7, 2025

How they voted

351
Passed
Total votes 36
Mar 3, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
30 Yea 1 Nay
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
31
Key actions
12
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Apr 21, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to lift from table adopted.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to reconsider adopted.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 1, PNV 2
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Amended
Senate refused to concur in amendment
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0191)
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed H., as am., Ayes 89, Nays 3, PNV 1
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0012)
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 1
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Richard Briggs
Richard Briggs
RRepublican
TN
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