Rep. Brock Martin

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the mayor's role as the chief executive officer of the City of Lexington and establishes the position as full-time. It grants the mayor authority to suspend employees for misconduct or failure to perform duties, allowing those employees to appeal the decision to the city board. The mayor would also serve as a voting member on all city boards and committees only to break ties. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Lexington city council before it can take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2327 requires Tennessee public schools and charter schools to allow licensed private providers (like behavior analysts) to deliver applied behavior analysis services to students with autism or developmental delays during school hours, as specified in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Schools must permit this access in classroom or educational settings without charging fees, providing necessary accommodations, and coordinating with the student's IEP team. Parents must provide written consent, choose the provider, and schools cannot discriminate against or retaliate against students receiving these services. The bill also mandates that private providers comply with licensing and background checks, and establishes a dispute resolution process if conflicts arise over service access. This policy directly affects students with specific disabilities, their families, and school staff managing service coordination.

Maddy summaryHB 2023 increases the victims assistance assessment fee from $45 to $125 for individuals convicted of or pleading guilty to criminal offenses in Tennessee courts. The first $15 of the fee goes to the court clerk for processing costs, while the remaining $110 is directed to county-designated victim assistance programs. This change applies to all criminal cases where a defendant enters a guilty plea, is found guilty, enters a nolo contendere plea, or is found criminally responsible for qualifying offenses. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-24-109, to implement this funding shift without altering eligibility for victim services.

Maddy summaryHB 484 requires health insurers and TennCare to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of diseases starting January 1, 2026. It applies to all health benefit plans (including private insurance) and TennCare plans, mandating coverage when tests are supported by FDA approvals, clinical guidelines, or evidence-based standards. The bill specifies that insurers must approve or deny prior authorization requests within 24-72 hours and provide clear appeal processes for patients. This policy directly affects patients needing biomarker tests (e.g., for cancer treatment) and insurers managing coverage for these tests.

Maddy summaryHB 2387 designates the annual winner of Tennessee's Old Time Bluegrass and Fiddlers' Jamboree (held in Holladay) as the state champion fiddler. The bill directly affects the winner of this specific competition, granting them an official title without altering any laws or creating new requirements. It amends state code to formally recognize the Jamboree's West Tennessee Fiddlers' Championship winner as the state champion fiddler. The bill has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial designation and does not affect other fiddling events or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2243, the "SHIELD Act," prohibits health insurance companies from including patients with legally recognized vaccine exemptions (based on religion or medical reasons) in vaccination-related quality metrics used to determine provider reimbursement rates. It directly affects healthcare providers who treat such patients and health insurance entities that set payment structures. The bill requires insurers to exclude exempt patients from calculations of vaccination rates and bans them from penalizing providers - through reduced payments, network removal, or withheld bonuses - for having these patients in their practice. This ensures providers aren’t financially penalized for following state law on vaccine exemptions. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, for new or renewed insurance contracts.

Maddy summaryHB 2022 modifies Trenton, Tennessee's local laws by expanding the city recorder's duties to include administering all necessary municipal operations and reporting city finances to the mayor and board. It changes residency requirements for both the city recorder and chief of police, allowing them to live anywhere in Gibson County (instead of specifically within Trenton) while still requiring six months of residency after appointment. The bill directly affects Trenton's city recorder and chief of police positions by altering their appointment rules and expanding the recorder's administrative responsibilities. This legislation requires Trenton's legislative body to approve it by a two-thirds vote before taking effect.

Maddy summaryHB 1770 amends Tennessee law to add "clinical informatics," "lifestyle medicine," and "medical virtualist" to the list of terms that cannot be used with a name to falsely suggest someone is practicing medicine or osteopathic medicine without proper licensure. The bill directly affects healthcare professionals and practitioners who might use these titles to mislead the public about their qualifications. It updates existing code sections (Title 63, Chapters 6 and 9) to clarify that attaching these terms to a name would be prohibited, preventing misleading claims about medical practice. The change aims to protect consumers by ensuring only licensed medical professionals can use titles that imply medical expertise.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Barry and Connie Martin on their 50th wedding anniversary. The bill formally recognizes their long-standing contributions to education and community service in Camden, Tennessee. It also acknowledges their family legacy, which includes four children and eleven grandchildren. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2281 requires Tennessee state agencies to provide the General Assembly's fiscal review committee staff with direct electronic access to all agency data systems and records, including financial, program, and performance information. This affects all state departments, boards, and commissions (like the Department of Education or Wildlife Resources Agency) by mandating they share digital records within 15 business days of a request. The bill specifies that agencies must provide access through secure electronic means, data extracts, or on-site review, while protecting information prohibited by law or court order. It also requires agencies to explain restrictions within 10 days and ensures confidential data remains protected and used only for committee duties. The policy change streamlines access to state data for legislative budget oversight without altering agency records.