Administrative Procedure (UAPA) - As enacted, generally establishes that permanent rules filed in the office of the secretary of state on or after January 1, 2024, that are in effect on the effective date of this act, and that are scheduled for expiration on June 30, 2025, do not expire on June 30, 2025, but remain in effect until repealed or amended by subsequent rule of the appropriate rulemaking agency or until otherwise superseded by legislative enactment. -

HB 285 extends the effective period of certain state agency rules. It applies to permanent rules filed with the secretary of state on or after January 1, 2024, that were originally set to expire on June 30, 2025. These rules will now remain in effect until amended or repealed by the agency, or replaced by new legislation. The bill does not affect rules conflicting with other laws, and it specifically modifies the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (TCA Title 4, Chapter 5). This procedural change ensures continuity for existing rules without requiring immediate renewal.