Maddy summaryThis bill updates Tennessee laws to standardize how the state issues new birth certificates for adopted children and those with established paternity. It requires court clerks and attorneys to immediately send adoption orders to the Division of Vital Records so officials can create new certificates that reflect the adoptive parents' names and residence. The law also clarifies that original birth certificates showing a different father will not be removed unless a court order specifically refutes the original facts, and it sets strict rules for when new certificates can or cannot be prepared. These changes affect parents, adoptees, court clerks, and vital records officials by streamlining the process for updating identity documents while maintaining specific protections for original records.
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Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Emma Lane Babcock, a third-grade student at St. Joseph School in Nashville, for creating "A Note to My PrinciPal," an initiative that allows elementary students to send confidential written messages to their principals. The measure formally commends Babcock for her efforts to improve communication between young students and school administrators by establishing mailboxes for these notes. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not create new laws or change policy but serves to publicly recognize Babcock's leadership and dedication to her school community.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that honors James D. "Budgie" Oakley on the occasion of his 100th birthday. It formally recognizes his life achievements, including his service as a World War II veteran, his education, and his long career as a pharmacist in Hartsville. The resolution directs the state to prepare and present a copy of the document to Oakley as a gesture of appreciation. Once signed by the governor, the measure serves as an official record of the state's tribute to the centenarian.
Maddy summaryThis law makes it a crime for parents or guardians to knowingly leave a child under eighteen with someone who is required to register as a sexual offender. The bill specifically targets situations where an adult allows a minor to be in the care or supervision of a registered sex offender without proper safeguards. If a parent or guardian commits this act, they face charges for a Class A misdemeanor. This change applies to all parents and guardians in Tennessee and takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Maddy summarySB 1740 establishes the Annual Coverage Assessment Act of 2024, which requires hospitals licensed in Tennessee as of July 1, 2024, to pay a fee for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This fee is calculated as 4.87% of each hospital's annual coverage assessment base, a financial figure used to determine the amount owed. The law applies specifically to covered hospitals operating under Tennessee state regulations and became effective on June 30, 2024.
Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the legal definition of a "dependent and neglected child" within Tennessee's juvenile court system. It specifies that a child must be dependent or neglected at the time a petition is filed, rather than at any other point in time. Additionally, the law expands the definition of neglect to include situations where a parent or guardian cannot provide necessary mental health or substance abuse treatment due to circumstances beyond their control. These changes apply to all juvenile court proceedings that occur on or after July 1, 2024.
Maddy summaryThis law restricts the prescription of buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder to licensed physicians and specific healthcare settings in Tennessee. It requires non-physician providers, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants, to work under the direct supervision of a physician who holds a federal waiver and is actively treating patients at the same facility. Additionally, the bill limits the number of non-physician providers a single supervising physician can oversee to two at one time, with exceptions made for hospital settings. The state health facilities commission is authorized to inspect facilities for compliance and report any violations to the appropriate licensing authorities.