Sen. Ferrell Haile

Maddy summarySB 1931 requires Tennessee's public charter school commission to notify the chairs of the state Senate and House education committees whenever a new "opportunity public charter school" opens in the state, including the school's location. This notification requirement amends existing state law (TCA Title 49) governing charter schools. The bill directly affects the commission, which must provide this information to legislative leaders, and the education committees, which would receive the updates. It does not change school operations or funding but adds a procedural step for legislative oversight. The bill is currently in the committee review stage.

Maddy summarySB 2324 requires parents in certain juvenile custody or visitation cases - specifically those involving unmarried parents whose parentage is established or modified - to attend a mandatory 4-hour parent education seminar. The seminar covers co-parenting skills, reducing conflict, child emotional well-being, and adverse childhood experiences, but excludes minors from attending. Courts may waive the requirement for safety concerns (like domestic violence), indigent parents, or impractical circumstances. Failure to comply without a waiver may be considered in custody decisions but does not prevent court rulings.

Maddy summarySB 1720 makes two specific changes to Tennessee's public records law. It requires that addresses on nominating petitions for judicial and prosecutorial roles (like judge, district attorney, or public defender) be kept confidential, preventing public access to these addresses. It also requires that job application materials submitted by individuals seeking government employment be kept confidential. These changes amend Tennessee Code Sections 2-5-102 and 10-7-504 to establish these confidentiality protections.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors the Station Camp High School wrestling team for their achievements at the Windsor Open tournament in England. It formally acknowledges the athletes and coaches for winning fifteen medals, including multiple gold and bronze awards, in an international competition against competitors from forty countries. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute to recognize the team's success and character rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the YMCA on its 175th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's history and its current role in Tennessee as a major provider of childcare, swim lessons, meals, and fitness programs for seniors. The resolution commends the YMCA's staff and volunteers for fostering community connection and well-being. This measure is purely commemorative and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the Station Camp High School JROTC Drill Team for winning top honors at the Mt. Juliet All-Services Drill Championship. It recognizes the cadets and their instructors, Master Sergeant Archie Harville and Colonel Todd Overby, for their precision, discipline, and leadership in the competition. The resolution serves as a public commendation and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summarySB 2219 restricts access to juvenile court records in Tennessee related to delinquency or unruly proceedings. It limits viewing of these records - previously open to inspection - to only three groups: court personnel (judges, magistrates, staff) acting in official duties; district attorneys and assistants handling child-related cases; and public defenders and assistants handling child-related cases. The bill prohibits anyone with access from disclosing or sharing these records except as permitted by law. This change, effective January 2027, modifies Tennessee’s juvenile court rules to tighten confidentiality around sensitive juvenile court documents.

Maddy summarySB 1753 amends Tennessee law to prohibit using the terms "clinical informatics," "lifestyle medicine," or "medical virtualist" after a person’s name to mislead others into believing they are licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine. The bill directly affects healthcare professionals who might use these titles without proper medical licensure. It adds these specific terms to the existing list of prohibited designations under Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 63-6-204(m)(1) and related chapters. The legislation aims to prevent public confusion about who is legally authorized to provide medical care. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Health and Welfare Committee after passing initial committee stages.

Maddy summarySB 1581 amends Tennessee law to increase the maximum weekly hours adult day services can provide (from 12 to 16 hours) and the maximum number of adults they can serve simultaneously (from 15 to 20) while still qualifying for a licensing exemption. This directly affects adult day care centers in Tennessee that currently operate under the old limits but wish to expand services without full state licensing. The bill updates two specific sections of Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 2 (sections 71-2-402(c)(2)(A)(iii) and 71-2-402(c)(2)(D)), raising these numerical thresholds. The policy change allows more centers to maintain exemption status while increasing service capacity.

Maddy summarySB 400 changes the deadline by which local education agencies (LEAs) operating public charter schools must publish specific building information on their websites. Instead of posting details like building location, square footage, enrollment capacity, and usage by May 1, LEAs will now have until May 15 each year. This bill directly affects public school districts and charter schools in Tennessee that fall under these reporting requirements. The change only adjusts the annual deadline; it does not alter the required information or add new reporting obligations.