Rep. Bryan Terry

Maddy summaryHB 1902 requires owners of dangerous dogs in Tennessee to register the dog with local animal control within 30 days, keep the dog restrained at all times (on a leash or in a secure enclosure), and carry at least $100,000 in liability insurance. It defines a "dangerous dog" as one that makes an unprovoked attack causing bodily injury or commits acts that cause a reasonable fear of attack. The bill establishes a public registry of dangerous dogs and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including potential seizure and destruction of the dog after a court order. This bill directly affects dog owners in Tennessee whose dogs meet the dangerous dog definition under the law.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 967) honoring the Oakland High School football team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I, Class 6A State Football Championship. It specifically recognizes their perfect 15-0 season, including a championship victory over Ravenwood High School, and their team achievements. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's "honor and congratulate" the players, coaches, and supporters. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy effect and serves solely to publicly recognize the team's athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryHB 2379 changes the annual certification deadline for medical facilities and research institutions from July 1 to January 1. This affects all covered facilities and institutions required to certify compliance with the Tennessee Genomic Security and End Organ Harvesting Act. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, to update the certification date without altering compliance standards. The change simplifies timing for institutions to meet state requirements for anatomical gift programs.

Maddy summaryHB 2134 prohibits Tennessee municipalities and counties from disposing of solid waste in landfills outside their boundaries unless the host community (the county or city where the landfill is located) has signed a written agreement approving the disposal. This requirement applies to all new waste disposal contracts entered after July 1, 2026, and mandates agreements to cover duration, fees, truck routes, environmental protections, and public approval. Existing contracts in place before July 1, 2026, and waste disposal during emergencies declared by officials are exempt. The bill directly affects local governments managing waste disposal by requiring formal agreements with host communities before out-of-area landfill use.

Maddy summaryHB 2137 changes the deadline for Tennessee's medical cannabis commission to submit its annual report from January 1 to January 15. This technical amendment affects the medical cannabis commission and the state agencies referenced in the amended code sections (Tennessee Code Titles 4, 39, 43, 53, 57, 67, and 68). The bill does not alter cannabis regulations or eligibility but adjusts the reporting timeline for administrative purposes. It is a procedural change with no direct impact on medical cannabis users or providers.

Maddy summaryHB 667 creates a state advisory task force to examine solid waste management issues and authorizes Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation to accept private company donations and apply for grants for recycling infrastructure, projects, and composting. The bill requires the department to publish its findings online and amends multiple environmental codes to support these provisions. It directly affects the state department, private waste management companies, and communities managing recycling efforts. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, after becoming Public Chapter 429.

Maddy summaryHJR 624 is a formal commendation resolution honoring Maverick Emberton, a legislative intern for Representative Bryan Terry during Tennessee's 2025 legislative session. It recognizes his academic background (political science major at Tennessee Tech), extracurricular involvement (College Republicans, Pi Sigma Alpha), and contributions to legislative work. The resolution specifically highlights his "exemplary service" and "extraordinary insight" in assisting legislators and the General Assembly. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly acknowledge Emberton's role.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 990) has a misleading title referencing abortion, but the actual text clarifies reporting requirements for a state capitol monument. It requires the state capitol commission to annually report to legislative leaders about donations and remaining funds needed for the monument. The bill does not change abortion laws or affect healthcare providers/patients. This is a procedural measure focused solely on monument funding transparency, not substantive policy. The title error appears to be a document formatting mistake.

Maddy summaryHB 203 requires Tennessee's Board of Nursing to create a survey collecting specific information from nurse practitioners who hold a "certificate of fitness." The board must then submit a report based on this survey data to legislative committees. This bill directly affects nurse practitioners and the Board of Nursing by establishing a new data collection and reporting process. It amends multiple sections of Tennessee's health care laws (Titles 4, 8, 14, 29, 33, 37, 39, 53, 63, 68, and 71) to implement this requirement. The law is now effective as Public Chapter 222.

Maddy summaryHB 510, the "Tennessee Physician Workforce Information Act," extends the deadline for medical practitioners to submit workforce data from 30 to 60 days. It directly affects healthcare professionals in Tennessee who must report workforce information to the state. The bill amends Tennessee Code Section 63-1-108(c) to change the reporting timeframe, providing more time for compliance. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter the substance of the reporting requirements.