Maddy summaryHB 358 requires Tennessee courts to mandate GPS monitoring as a condition of bail for defendants charged with specific offenses - including gun-related crimes, domestic assault, vehicle burglaries, reckless driving, drag racing, or repeat offenses - unless the court issues written findings that the defendant poses no threat to victims or public safety. The bill applies to defendants arrested for offenses listed in Section 1(b), such as those involving firearms, serious injury, or domestic violence. Courts must report monthly data on GPS monitoring cases to the Administrative Office of the Courts, which will compile an annual report for legislative committees by July 1 each year. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter existing bail procedures for other offenses.
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Maddy summaryHJR 245 is a formal memorial resolution honoring Richard David Terrell, Sr., a Shelby County resident and community leader who passed away. The resolution commemorates his life, highlighting his service as a public servant, his education, community involvement, family devotion, and leadership in local organizations. It expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and recognizes his legacy of integrity and dedication. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents - it solely serves as a formal tribute to his contributions.
Maddy summaryHJR 246 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Walter Womack, a Memphis pastor and civil rights leader who died in 2025. It commemorates his 25-year ministry at Faithful Baptist Church, his community work (including food pantries, job training, and youth advocacy), and his leadership in organizations like the National Baptist Convention. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to his family and recognizes his service to Memphis. As a memorial resolution, it contains no policy changes or direct impacts on constituents.
Maddy summaryHB 994 changes the deadline for Tennessee regions to submit annual solid waste reports from March 31 to February 1 each year. The bill requires regions to provide data on collection, recycling, transportation, disposal, public costs, and other relevant solid waste management information to the Environment Commissioner. This applies directly to all Tennessee regions responsible for waste planning and management under state environmental laws. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter the reporting requirements themselves.
Maddy summaryHB 616 would restore voting rights in Tennessee for people convicted of "infamous crimes" once their sentence (including incarceration, probation, or parole) ends. It removes the current requirements that individuals must pay all restitution, court costs, or be current on child support obligations before regaining voting rights. The bill clarifies that voting rights restoration does not automatically restore all citizenship rights (like jury service or holding office). This directly affects Tennesseans with past convictions for crimes classified as "infamous" under state law, allowing them to vote after serving their sentence without financial or child support hurdles.
Maddy summaryHJR 76 is a resolution expressing the Tennessee General Assembly's support for faith-based recovery programs addressing addiction and homelessness. It commends these programs for providing spiritual and community-based assistance through private donations and volunteer efforts, without relying on government funding. The resolution encourages continued private support and awareness-raising about their work but does not create new laws or require government action. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding legal effect.
Maddy summaryHB 2959 establishes a temporary committee to study how incarcerated parents in Tennessee can maintain relationships with their children through formal parenting plans. The committee, composed of ten members from the legislature and various state agencies, will research whether these plans would benefit families and the state overall. By December 1, 2024, the group must submit a report with findings, a sample parenting plan, and any suggested laws to the House and Senate. The committee will dissolve after issuing a final report by February 1, 2025, and its members will serve without pay but with travel reimbursement.
Maddy summaryThis Tennessee law requires most health insurance plans to cover prostate cancer screenings for men without charging copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance. The mandate specifically applies to men aged 40 to 49 who are at high risk due to being African American or having a close family history of the disease, as well as to all men aged 50 and older. While the rule covers standard medical policies, it excludes specific types of insurance such as dental, vision, and workers' compensation plans. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2024, and applies to any insurance policy issued or renewed on or after that date.
Maddy summaryThis law requires police officers to give a written notice to victims of certain crimes when a defendant is released on bail with an electronic monitoring device. The document explains how the tracking technology works, what risks it poses, and the victim's rights to request the device be removed or to set specific areas where the defendant cannot go. It also clarifies that any discussions between the victim and the judge about these monitoring conditions are not private. The rule applies to arrests for offenses where a judge might order the use of a global positioning system as a bail condition.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows industrial development corporations in Tennessee to focus exclusively on supporting minority-owned, locally-owned, small, and women-owned businesses. It requires these corporations to create neighborhood advisory committees to help guide their efforts in promoting and funding these specific types of enterprises. The state Department of Economic and Community Development will cover all startup costs for five years and reimburse operating expenses for four years, with local governments also encouraged to provide financial support after the initial funding period ends.