Maddy summaryHB 446, introduced in Tennessee but withdrawn on February 3, 2025, aimed to prohibit state and local governments from enforcing or collaborating with mandates from the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), or World Economic Forum (WEF). The bill would have blocked Tennessee entities (including counties, schools, and health agencies) from complying with global health initiatives like the International Health Regulations (IHR), vaccine mandates, or data collection efforts promoted by these organizations. It also banned accepting funding tied to such organizations and imposed civil penalties of up to $20,000 for violations. The bill did not ban the organizations themselves but sought to prevent their mandates from affecting state or local actions. As withdrawn, it never became law.
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Maddy summaryThis bill expands the legal definition of a law enforcement officer to include retired officers who are carrying firearms under specific state laws. By amending existing codes, the legislation clarifies that these retired individuals are treated as active law enforcement officers for the purpose of carrying weapons. The change allows retired officers to carry firearms in accordance with the same rules that apply to current officers, provided they follow the designated statutes for retired personnel. This update takes effect on October 1, 2023, and applies to interactions involving firearm carry regulations.
Maddy summaryThis law requires county jail officials to check if inmates with HIV previously received treatment through state programs like TennCare. If an inmate's past medication was paid for by the state, the sheriff must notify the Department of Correction and file a claim for the state to cover the cost of the inmate's HIV medication. The state is now responsible for paying these expenses and may use federal funds to do so. This change applies to inmates held in county jails or workhouses who are known to be HIV positive.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes industrial development corporations in housing opportunity counties to build or contract for public infrastructure needed for qualified residential developments. It allows these entities to accept and make loans and grants to fund such projects. The law also updates how these corporations must publish information, requiring it to be available on their websites instead of just being provided directly. These changes apply to corporations created by housing opportunity counties, municipalities within those counties, or combinations of both.