Sen. Ed Jackson

Maddy summarySB 1503 extends the operating period of Tennessee's Board of Examiners in Psychology until June 30, 2031, by amending two sections of state law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 11). This bill directly affects the board, which oversees psychology licensing and professional standards in Tennessee. The key change is updating the board's expiration date in the law, removing a prior sunset provision. The bill does not alter the board's duties or create new regulations, only prolonging its existing authority.

Maddy summarySB 1510 extends the sunset date for the committee established to promote competitive integrated employment for individuals with severe disabilities, moving its expiration from an earlier date to June 30, 2032. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-253 to formally reference and prolong the committee's existence. This procedural change ensures the committee continues operating under its existing framework without needing new legislation to maintain its function. The extension directly affects the committee's ability to advance its work supporting employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities.

Maddy summarySB 1541 extends the existence of Tennessee's State Board for Licensing Contractors until June 30, 2030, by amending sunset provisions in the state code (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 62, Chapter 6). This procedural bill prevents the board from automatically terminating on its scheduled expiration date, ensuring continuity for contractor licensing oversight. The board directly affects licensed contractors in Tennessee who must comply with state licensing requirements. The bill makes no changes to licensing standards or processes - only delays the board’s sunset date.

Maddy summarySB 1507 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until June 30, 2031, preventing it from ending under previous sunset provisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-247 and 63-12-104 to update the board's operational timeline and clarify its creation under Title 63, Chapter 12. This procedural change directly affects the board's continued operation but does not alter veterinary licensing requirements or duties. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on February 2, 2026, and is now pending in the House.

Maddy summarySB 1640 amends Tennessee's address confidentiality program to exclude persistent domestic violence offenders from participating. The bill specifically adds these individuals to the list of people ineligible for the program, which normally allows victims to shield their addresses for safety. This change directly affects persistent domestic violence offenders by preventing them from using the program to conceal their location, while maintaining the program's protections for victims. The amendment modifies Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-38-603 to include "Registry of persistent domestic violence offenders" as a reason for ineligibility.

Maddy summarySB 1526 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to June 30, 2034. This bill directly affects licensed physicians and healthcare providers who seek to practice across state lines through the compact. The key provision amends Tennessee law to set a new termination date (June 30, 2034) for the compact, which currently allows streamlined licensure across participating states. The bill does not change the compact's operational rules, only its duration.

Maddy summarySB 1535 extends the operation of Tennessee's Post-Conviction Defender Oversight Commission until June 30, 2032, by amending two sections of the Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 40, Chapter 30, Part 2). The bill updates legal references to clarify the commission's structure and ongoing authority, ensuring its continued oversight of post-conviction defense services. This extension directly affects the commission itself and the public defenders it monitors, who provide legal representation to individuals convicted of crimes seeking post-conviction relief. The change is procedural, maintaining the commission's role without altering substantive legal standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the existence of Tennessee's Department of Disability and Aging until June 30, 2028, by amending two sections of the Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3). It removes an outdated reference to the department in one section and adds a clear definition of the department in another section. The bill directly affects the department's legal status and its ability to continue serving Tennesseans with disabilities and aging populations. This is a procedural extension to prevent the department from automatically terminating, not a change to its programs or funding.

Maddy summarySB 1552 extends the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder through June 30, 2031, by amending state code sections related to the council's structure. The bill deletes an outdated reference in one code section and adds the council as a defined entity in another section to formalize its ongoing operation. This extension directly affects the council’s ability to continue advising the state on autism-related policies and services. The bill does not create new programs or change funding but ensures the existing advisory body remains active. It passed the Tennessee Senate unanimously and is now pending in the House.

Maddy summarySB 1502 extends the expiration date of the Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers to June 30, 2030, preventing its automatic termination. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections in Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 62, Chapter 2 to update the board’s sunset provision. This extension directly affects architects and engineers licensed in Tennessee by ensuring the board continues overseeing their professional licensing and regulatory standards. The change maintains the current regulatory framework without altering the board’s responsibilities or procedures.