Rep. Mary Littleton

Maddy summaryHB 1765 upgrades penalties for violating lifetime protection orders from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony under specific conditions. It applies only when the violation involves a lifetime order (issued under TCA §36-3-627) and the original order was based on a conviction involving force against a victim. The law requires consecutive prison sentences for these violations unless a judge orders concurrent terms. This change affects individuals who breach such orders after a force-based conviction, increasing criminal penalties for repeat or severe violations.

Maddy summaryHJR 939 is a symbolic joint resolution commending Taiwan for its strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with the United States and Tennessee. It highlights Taiwan's role as Tennessee's sixth-largest export market ($158.8 billion in U.S. trade in 2024) and references Governor Bill Lee's 2025 trade delegation to Taiwan, including plans for a Tennessee presence in Taiwan and negotiations on education and trade memoranda. The resolution expresses support for Taiwan's "Integrated Diplomacy" strategy and shared democratic values but contains no binding policy changes or funding. As a non-binding resolution, it does not alter laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 2104 amends Tennessee law to require county mayors to provide at least three days' notice before convening a special session of their county legislative body for emergency purposes, increasing the current two-day requirement. This change directly affects county mayors and county legislative bodies by extending the advance notice period for emergency sessions. The bill modifies specific sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (Title 5 and Title 6) to implement this notice period adjustment. The law would take effect upon becoming law, with no further details on implementation or impact provided in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 2083 expands Tennessee's "zero to three" court programs to cover all children five years of age or younger, with special priority for children under three. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 37 to establish three key goals: reducing time to permanency for young children, decreasing repeat maltreatment cases, and addressing trauma's impact on brain development in children under five. These changes directly affect children in foster care or child welfare cases aged five or younger, particularly infants and toddlers. The policy focuses on connecting at-risk families with support services earlier to improve outcomes for young children. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee after committee assignment.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors and congratulates the citizens of Cheatham County on the 170th anniversary of its founding in 1856. The resolution acknowledges the county's historical significance, including its establishment from neighboring counties, its namesake Edward Saunders Cheatham, and its development along the Cumberland River. It formally recognizes the community's contributions to Tennessee's cultural, educational, and economic growth over the past century and a half. The document serves as a ceremonial gesture to celebrate the county's heritage and wishes it continued prosperity.

Maddy summaryHJR 1027 is a symbolic resolution honoring Tennessee's local emergency management agencies for their service. It commends these agencies for their work in community preparedness, disaster response (including events like the Waverly floods and Gatlinburg wildfires), and recovery efforts. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for their "professionalism, dedication, and selfless commitment" during emergencies. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely a ceremonial recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in the House on March 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2010 requires tire manufacturers and suppliers bidding on or supplying tires to the Tennessee state government to disclose, by product and material number, which tires are made with 100% French process zinc oxide - a specific manufacturing standard for zinc oxide. This applies to all new bids, existing contracts, and price lists used in state procurement. Suppliers must update existing contracts within 120 days to include this disclosure and notify the state within 90 days of any manufacturing changes affecting the zinc oxide process. The law aims to provide transparency about material sourcing in state tire purchases without mandating the use of specific products.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 913), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Jobs for America's Graduates Tennessee (JAGTN) for its work supporting high school students. The resolution highlights JAGTN's achievements, including a 99.8% student graduation rate (vs. the state average of 90%), $59.6 million in scholarships for 2025 graduates, and a documented $25.50 economic return for every $1 invested. It has no effect on laws, funding, or direct impacts on individuals - it is purely a symbolic acknowledgment of the program's success.

Maddy summaryHB 2189 requires court clerks to submit written notifications to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) about the final outcome of criminal cases involving violent felonies for which DNA samples were collected. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 40-35-321 to explicitly mandate that this notification be provided "in writing," replacing previous unspecified notification methods. This change directly affects court clerks who handle these cases and the TBI, which uses the information for its DNA database and law enforcement purposes. The bill standardizes reporting procedures without altering the legal substance of criminal cases or DNA collection requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1353 creates a new Class E felony offense for threatening or harming individuals involved in the judicial process (such as witnesses, judges, court staff, prosecutors, public defenders, or jurors) or their family members, specifically when done to interfere with, intimidate, or retaliate against their participation in court proceedings. It directly affects anyone who targets these judicial participants with threatening or harmful acts to disrupt their work. The law defines "family member" broadly (including spouses, parents, children, and siblings) and "judicial participant" to cover key court personnel and legal professionals. This bill amends Tennessee law to strengthen protections for those supporting the justice system, effective July 1, 2025.