HB 1523 clarifies that Tennessee financial institutions (like banks and credit unions) do not need to verify if a subpoena was served on a deceased customer, their estate, or heirs if the institution reasonably believes the customer is deceased. This change modifies existing law (TCA Title 45, Chapter 10) to streamline legal processes for institutions handling accounts after a customer's death. The bill does not create new obligations but removes a verification step for institutions in these specific circumstances. Other sections update procedures for delivering financial records under subpoena and securing those records, but the core change affects how institutions handle deceased customers' accounts. The bill is procedural and focuses on clarifying existing legal requirements.
HB 1565 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Board of Social Worker Licensure from its original sunset date to June 30, 2031. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-252 to update the board's statutory timeline and clarify its authority under Title 63, Chapter 23. This procedural change directly affects the board itself, ensuring it remains operational without requiring new legislation before 2031. Social workers and licensing processes are not altered by this extension; it only maintains the existing administrative structure. The bill is currently under review by the Government Operations Committee.
HB 1597 extends the state Alzheimer's disease and related dementia advisory council's existence until June 30, 2031, replacing its previous sunset date. This procedural bill amends Tennessee Code sections related to the council's structure (specifically deleting an outdated reference in TCA 4-29-247 and adding the council as a defined entity in TCA 4-29-252). The advisory council, composed of experts and stakeholders, directly affects Alzheimer's/dementia policy coordination by advising the state on prevention, care, and research. The bill does not create new programs but ensures the council continues its existing role in shaping dementia-related initiatives.
SB 1527 extends the existence of Tennessee's Local Education Insurance Committee until June 30, 2032, by amending two sections of state code (TCA 4-29-247 and 4-29-253). This procedural bill directly affects the committee, which administers insurance programs for public schools and school districts. The key change is removing an existing expiration date and setting a new one, ensuring the committee continues operating without interruption. The bill does not alter the committee's duties or create new policies - only extends its operational timeline.
HB 1606 extends the Tennessee Child Fatality Prevention Team's legal existence until June 30, 2031, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 142, Part 1). This bill directly affects the team itself, which coordinates state efforts to review child fatalities and prevent future deaths. The key mechanism is simply changing the sunset date from its previous expiration to June 30, 2031, ensuring the team continues operating without needing new legislation. The bill does not create new programs, change funding, or alter the team's responsibilities.
HB 1588 extends the Mid-Cumberland human resource agency's operation until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections in Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26. This change updates the agency's sunset date, preventing its automatic termination and ensuring continued service provision in the Mid-Cumberland region. The bill does not alter the agency's existing duties, funding, or service scope. It is a routine legislative extension to maintain ongoing human resource services without disruption.
HB 1621 extends the operational authorization of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee state law to update its sunset date. This bill directly affects residents in the Upper Cumberland region, who rely on the agency for workforce development and human services. The key provision modifies two sections of Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26) to remove an existing expiration date and establish the new deadline. The change ensures the agency can continue providing services without needing reauthorization before 2030.
SB 1521 extends the operational lifespan of the First Tennessee Human Resource Agency until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code sections related to the agency's structure. The bill directly affects the agency itself, ensuring its continued operation without changes to its existing functions or service provisions. Key provisions involve updating the agency's statutory references in Titles 4 and 13 of the Tennessee Code to reflect the extended sunset date. This is a procedural extension with no new policy changes, solely maintaining the agency's current framework for an additional four years.
HB 1552 modifies Tennessee's address confidentiality program to exclude persistent domestic violence offenders from participating. The bill adds these individuals to the list of ineligible persons under the program's rules, specifically updating the eligibility criteria in the law. It also removes the phrase "within this state" from provisions allowing participants to change their address. These changes directly affect individuals required to register as persistent domestic violence offenders who might otherwise use the program to keep their addresses private. The bill makes no other substantive changes to the program's core structure.
HB 1561 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers until June 30, 2030, by amending state code sections related to the board's authority. The bill removes an expiration date and updates references to the board in Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 62, Chapter 2). This procedural change directly affects the board itself, ensuring it continues operating without needing reauthorization before 2030. It does not alter licensing requirements or fees for architects or engineers.
HB 1584 extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact until June 30, 2034, preventing its automatic expiration. This bill directly affects medical professionals seeking to practice across state lines and healthcare systems serving patients in multiple states. The key provision amends Tennessee law to update the compact's expiration date in Title 4 and Title 63 of the Tennessee Code, ensuring continued multi-state licensure for doctors. This change allows physicians to maintain active licenses in Tennessee while practicing in other participating states without additional state-specific requirements.
This bill extends the operational deadline of the Southwest Tennessee human resource agency from its current sunset date to June 30, 2030. It amends Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26) to update the agency's designation in state law, removing an outdated reference and adding its official name. The change directly affects the agency’s continued operation in Southwest Tennessee, ensuring it can maintain existing services without needing new legislation before 2030.
