Sen. London Lamar

Maddy summarySB 189 would create a $250 grant program for full-time undergraduate students at Tennessee's public colleges and universities. To qualify, students must voluntarily provide proof of STD testing to their school, with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) managing the program and ensuring HIPAA-compliant confidentiality. Grant funds must cover tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks, or course materials at the student's enrolling institution. The program would be funded through a dedicated account in the state general fund, pending legislative appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 402 prohibits healthcare providers from reporting a patient's medical debt to credit bureaus and bans credit bureaus from including medical debt in consumer credit reports. It directly affects patients (preventing medical debt from damaging credit scores), healthcare providers (who can no longer report such debt to bureaus), and credit bureaus (which must remove existing medical debt records). The law takes effect July 1, 2025, covering all medical debt from healthcare services, though providers may still report to debt collectors. Violations are enforced under Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act, with remedies available through the Attorney General's office.

Maddy summarySB 1634 removes court fees for two specific legal processes in Tennessee: restoring citizenship (for individuals like veterans who lost rights) and obtaining a certificate of employability (to help people with criminal records secure jobs). It amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 40-29-103(f) and 40-29-107(c) to state that "there is no cost to a petitioner" for these proceedings. The bill directly affects applicants seeking these legal remedies by eliminating associated court costs. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and is not a procedural resolution but a policy change removing financial barriers.

Maddy summarySB 1600 requires data centers in Tennessee with over 20 megawatts of power capacity to register with the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) starting January 1, 2027. Electric and water utilities serving these registered data centers must report monthly usage and service rates to the TPUC, which will compile and publish this data on its website. The law imposes penalties of up to $1,000 per day (capped at $25,000) for late registration or failure to update registration details. This bill directly affects large data center operators and their utility providers, creating a public reporting system to track energy use and costs for these facilities.

Maddy summarySJR 416 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the University of Memphis Athletic Department for its 2024 achievements. It specifically highlights the football team's back-to-back 10-win seasons, basketball team's AAC regular season title, and academic success (94% graduation rate for football players and perfect APR scores for 13 teams). The resolution has no legal effect - it serves only as a formal expression of commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It directly honors the university's student-athletes, coaches, and staff without creating new policies or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the University of Memphis Tigers football team for their 2024 season achievements, including 11 wins, national poll rankings, and individual player records. It directly recognizes the team, coaches, and players for their performance, citing specific accomplishments like 21 total wins over two seasons and Seth Henigan’s record-breaking passing stats. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding, or obligations - it is purely a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 849 requires Tennessee medical and osteopathic boards to create an optional continuing education course on maternal mental health for healthcare professionals. It directly affects physicians specializing in obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, and psychiatry, as well as certain psychologists. The course must cover screening practices, types of maternal mental health disorders, evidence-based treatments, and when to consult a psychiatrist. Boards must update the curriculum periodically to reflect new research and accept course completion as credit toward required continuing education.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Anthony Smith, the 2025 valedictorian of Kirby High School in Tennessee. It formally commends his academic achievements, including his high grade point average and extracurricular involvement, and extends best wishes for his future. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this specific recognition. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on April 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 222) honoring Sa'nya Harris, the 2025 Salutatorian of Sheffield High School in Tennessee. It formally recognizes her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, as a source of pride for her school and community. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Tennessee Senate's commendation of her accomplishments. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate and signed by the Senate Speaker on April 25, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 217 honors Nyomi Phillips as Oakhaven High School's 2025 valedictorian for her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. The Tennessee Senate passed the resolution unanimously to commend her exemplary grade point average and dedication, extending best wishes for her future success. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, serving only as a formal recognition of her accomplishments.