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act, and that are scheduled for expiration on June 30, 2025, do not expire on June 30, 2025, but remain in effect until repealed or amended by subsequent rule of the appropriate rulemaking agency or until otherwise superseded by legislative enactment. -

SB 180 extends the effective period of certain Tennessee state agency rules. It ensures that permanent rules filed with the Secretary of State on or after January 1, 2024, which were scheduled to expire on June 30, 2025, remain in effect beyond that date. These rules stay active until changed by the agency, replaced by new rules, or superseded by new legislation. The bill directly affects state agencies responsible for rulemaking and the public subject to these regulations. It became effective May 2, 2025, as part of public chapter 307.