Rep. Aron Maberry

Maddy summaryHB 1664 requires state agencies, local governments (including counties, cities, and metropolitan areas), and public universities in Tennessee to annually declare to the state comptroller that they have not implemented discriminatory preferences to advance diversity, equity, or inclusion. The executive head of each covered entity must submit this declaration by January 1 each year, starting in 2027. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections governing state departments, county government, municipal government, metropolitan government, and public higher education to establish this requirement. It is currently under review by the State & Local Government Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1667 allows Tennessee cities and counties to create tiered fines for repeat violations of the same local ordinance by the same person or business within a 12-month period. It amends state law to authorize home rule municipalities (Section 6-54-306), regular municipalities (Section 6-54-308), and metropolitan governments (Section 7-3-507) to adopt this system through local ordinances. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, meaning it would apply to violations occurring on or after that date, but does not change existing penalty structures for first-time offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 1666 amends Tennessee laws to expand protections against being required to use a person's preferred identity markers. It adds "honorifics" (like Mr., Ms., or Mx.) to existing prohibitions in state education, employment, and contracting rules, alongside names and pronouns. The bill directly affects students, teachers, state employees, and contractors by clarifying that entities cannot compel them to use specific honorifics, pronouns, or names. Key changes update multiple sections of Tennessee Code (including Titles 8, 49, and Chapter 50) to replace "names and pronouns" with "names, pronouns, and honorifics" throughout relevant statutes. The bill focuses on defining prohibited requirements, not mandating new practices.

Maddy summaryHB 1725 requires Tennessee schools to enroll children of military service members under specific rules, with documentation needed within 60 days of enrollment or one year from the service member's duty start date. It ensures schools provide immediate access to existing disability services (like IEPs or 504 plans) upon enrollment. The bill also allows high school students (grades 11-12) to stay in their current school until graduation if military relocation forces a move. This takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1895 requires Tennessee public schools to notify parents or guardians when a student is evacuated from a classroom due to another student's violent, aggressive, or severely disruptive behavior that creates a safety concern. It directly affects parents of students removed from classrooms during such incidents and mandates that school staff provide written notification by the end of the school day, including a general description of the incident and safety steps taken. The bill prohibits disclosing the identity of the student causing the disruption or violating privacy laws like FERPA. Schools must also maintain records of each evacuation, including timing, number of students affected, and notification details. This law, set to take effect July 1, 2026, aims to improve transparency while protecting student privacy.

Maddy summaryHB 1663 exempts family child care homes operating under a U.S. Department of Defense certificate (per 32 CFR 79.6) from Tennessee's licensing requirements, provided they serve only military-connected families ("eligible patrons" as defined in federal regulations). The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 71, Chapter 3, to clarify that such providers do not need a state license or exemption to operate legally. This directly affects military-affiliated child care providers who already comply with federal DoD standards. The policy change takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1665 prohibits healthcare providers in Tennessee from asking minors specific gender-related questions (such as whether a minor feels normal in their body or identifies as a different gender) without a parent being physically present, fully informed, and providing written consent. The bill applies to all healthcare settings covered under Tennessee law and requires such questions to be directly related to a minor's current medical or psychological treatment. Exceptions include emergency care, mandated reporting for abuse, and situations where a minor is emancipated or a parent themselves. The legislation also bars insurance companies from requiring these questions for payment or penalizing providers who don't ask them. It amends multiple Tennessee code sections (Titles 4, 33, 47, 56, 63, 68, 71) to enforce these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Nathan Dwain Clark, a deceased retail manager and community supporter from Clarksville, Tennessee. The resolution recognizes Clark's contributions to his community, including his support for military organizations and his receipt of honorary titles such as Tennessee Colonel Aide De Camp and Kentucky Colonel. It directs the General Assembly to record his legacy in the Congressional Record and extends condolences to his surviving family members. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge his life and service.

Maddy summaryHB 2226 prohibits school boards and professional employees (like teachers and principals) from holding meetings to discuss work conditions, known as "collaborative conferencing." It also bans school boards from allowing employee organizations to use school facilities under community access rules. The bill amends Tennessee education law to eliminate existing requirements for such meetings and replaces them with new prohibitions. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, with pre-existing contracts remaining valid until their expiration.

Maddy summaryHB 1896 modifies Tennessee's requirements for private schools offering fully online, self-paced education. It prohibits the state board from mandating annual standardized English language arts and math tests for these schools. Instead, it requires private high schools to administer such tests to students who have completed 50% or 90% of their high school program (if under 18), unless they finish the program within a year. The bill directly affects Tennessee private schools providing fully online programs and their high school students.