Rep. Bryan Terry

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 229), not a bill with policy changes. It honors Reed Blankenship, a Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alumnus and safety for the Philadelphia Eagles, for winning Super Bowl LIX as a key member of the Eagles' defense. The resolution formally recognizes his achievements, including setting MTSU's career tackles record, his role in the Eagles' 2024 championship victory (where he recorded 3 tackles in the Super Bowl and 27 total in playoffs), and his undrafted path to success. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policy or constituents.

Maddy summaryHB 666 removes an obsolete requirement that the Tennessee Department of Education submit a report on school discipline practices excluding pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students (such as suspensions) to education committees. The bill deletes this reporting provision from state law, as it was due by May 1, 2018, and is no longer relevant. This change affects only the Department of Education's reporting obligations, with no new policy changes or impacts on students or schools.

Maddy summaryHB 389 reduces the timeframe for healthcare licensing boards to notify the Tennessee Department of Health about disciplinary actions against providers violating pain management rules, from 30 days to 14 days. This change directly affects licensing boards that assess discipline and the Department of Health, requiring faster reporting of penalties. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63, Section 63-1-306(c), to implement this shorter notification period. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter the underlying disciplinary standards or penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 508 extends the refund period for Medicare supplement policies (Medigap) in Tennessee from 30 to 60 days after policy delivery. This change directly affects consumers who purchase these policies, giving them more time to review coverage and request a premium refund if unsatisfied. The bill requires all policies to include a clear notice about the 60-day refund window prominently on the first page. It will take effect January 1, 2026, for policies delivered on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHB 516 requires the Tennessee Department of Health to include the legislative librarian as a recipient of annual reports from county or district health departments operating needle and syringe exchange programs. These reports must detail specific data, including the number of people served, needles/syringes dispensed and returned, naloxone kits distributed, and treatment referrals made. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (Titles 4, 8, 14, 29, 33, 37, 39, 53, 56, 63, 68, and 71) to add this reporting requirement. The change does not alter program operations or funding but expands transparency by directing this data to the legislative librarian.

Maddy summaryHB 511 requires healthcare providers, clinics, facilities, and other entities that contract with health insurance companies for patient care reimbursement to notify those insurers "as soon as practicable" if they experience a cyber-attack. This applies to all Tennessee entities billing insurers for healthcare services, directly affecting providers and insurers. The key provision mandates timely notification to help insurers protect patient data and manage claims during incidents. The bill amends Tennessee insurance and health codes (Titles 33, 56, 63, 68, and 71) to establish this requirement.

Maddy summaryHB 507 requires the commissioner of health to include the legislative librarian as a recipient of the annual report on dental supervision in state institutions. The bill amends existing law by adding the legislative librarian to the list of officials who receive this report, which covers the commissioner's work overseeing dentists and dental equipment. This procedural change ensures the legislative librarian receives the same information as other designated recipients, without altering the report's content or scope.

Maddy summaryThis House Joint Resolution (HJR 29) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Oakland High School football team for winning the 2024 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I, Class 6A State Championship. It specifically recognizes their victory over Houston High School (42-20) in the BlueCross Bowl and their season record, including wins against Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Riverdale, and Maryville. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to the team, coaching staff, and community, with no new laws or regulations created. It was signed by the Governor on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 204 amends Tennessee law to change the deadline for the TennCare bureau's annual report on perinatal care quality and outcomes from March 1 to January 15 each year. This procedural change affects the TennCare bureau (Tennessee's Medicaid program), requiring them to submit the report earlier after consulting with the perinatal advisory committee and relevant state agencies. The report covers quality and outcomes data from the previous two fiscal years or calendar years, as available. The bill does not alter the content or requirements of the report, only the submission timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 394, introduced in Tennessee (but later withdrawn on February 3, 2025), required the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to post annual progress reports submitted by municipal solid waste regions on its website in a publicly accessible format. The bill specifically amended Tennessee Code Section 68-211-814 to mandate this online availability of the reports. This change directly affected local waste management regions that submit these reports and aimed to increase public access to waste management data. The bill did not alter waste management practices or funding but focused solely on transparency through public reporting. As it was withdrawn, the requirement was never enacted into law.