Tennessee Bills

HB 2274 changes the deadline for Tennessee's election coordinator to file post-election reports following convenience voting pilot projects. Specifically, it moves the filing date from January 31 to January 15 each year. This affects the coordinator of elections, who must submit these reports to the Senate and House committees on local government. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Section 2-3-307, to implement this deadline adjustment. The change applies only to reports related to convenience voting pilot projects.

HB 2596 requires Tennessee county election commissions to document and electronically submit valid voter complaint details to the state election commission when they receive a bona fide complaint about a voting rights violation. This procedural bill directly affects county election commissions (who must follow the submission process) and voters whose rights are alleged to be violated. The key provision mandates electronic reporting to the state commission, amending multiple Tennessee Code sections (Titles 2, 4, 8, 29, 39, and 41) to establish this requirement. The bill is currently pending amendment and has not yet become law.

HB 2601 changes the deadline for taxpayers eligible for an excise tax exemption to file their application or renewal. Specifically, it moves the filing deadline from the 15th to the 20th day of the fourth month following the tax year. This procedural adjustment directly affects businesses or individuals claiming excise tax exemptions under Tennessee law. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Section 67-4-2008(f), with no changes to tax rates or eligibility criteria.

HB 2403 requires organizations receiving funds from Tennessee's child abuse prevention programs - including the child abuse fund, child advocacy centers fund, CASA fund, and child abuse prevention fund - to report annually to both the Senate Speaker and House Speaker. These reports must detail how the funds were used, describe collaborative efforts to address child abuse issues, and include recommendations for improving the state's child abuse prevention and response system. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 33-13-530(j) and 39-13-530(j) to add the legislative leaders as required recipients of these reports. This procedural change focuses on increasing transparency for key legislative figures regarding the use of child abuse prevention funding.

HB 2273 requires Tennessee's state fire marshal to post fire drill training materials on their website. This directly affects owners, tenants, and employees of educational and institutional buildings (like schools and hospitals). The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-102-137(d) to add this website requirement, supplementing existing in-person training obligations. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.

HB 2444 removes a term limit restriction for members serving on Tennessee's State Energy Policy Council. Specifically, it deletes subsection (d) of Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-204-105, which previously limited how many terms council members could serve. This change directly affects current and future council members by allowing them to serve unlimited terms. The bill proposes a procedural adjustment to council membership rules without altering energy policy substance.

HB 2515 allows Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation to permit solid waste disposal facilities to submit groundwater sampling reports electronically instead of on paper. This bill directly affects facilities operating solid waste disposal systems that currently submit these reports manually. The key change modifies existing environmental regulations (Tennessee Code Titles 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 64, 67, and 68) to enable electronic reporting, effective July 1, 2026. The bill focuses on updating reporting procedures without altering environmental standards or requirements.

HB 2545 shortens the deadline for wardens in Tennessee penal institutions to report criminal offenses to district attorney generals, reducing the timeframe from five to four business days. This bill directly affects prison wardens who must submit these reports and district attorney generals who receive them. The change modifies Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-16-202(a)(1) by amending the required reporting period. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on adjusting this administrative timeline without altering legal definitions or penalties.

HB 2291 deletes an obsolete statute (TCA Section 16-1-119) that created a judicial districts advisory task force. The task force completed its work and disbanded in 2019, making this statute no longer relevant. The bill amends Tennessee Code Titles 16 and 17 to remove this outdated provision. It has no direct impact on citizens or court operations, as it only removes unused legal language.

HB 2577 removes an outdated requirement from Tennessee law that previously mandated the Department of Commerce and Insurance to conduct a study on Medicare supplement policy premiums for people under 65. This requirement expired in 2015 (five years after May 27, 2010), but remained in the statute book. The bill deletes the obsolete provision to clean up the state code, with no new policy changes or impacts on beneficiaries. It directly affects the department's administrative duties but has no practical effect on current insurance practices or consumers.

HB 2137 changes the deadline for Tennessee's medical cannabis commission to submit its annual report from January 1 to January 15. This technical amendment affects the medical cannabis commission and the state agencies referenced in the amended code sections (Tennessee Code Titles 4, 39, 43, 53, 57, 67, and 68). The bill does not alter cannabis regulations or eligibility but adjusts the reporting timeline for administrative purposes. It is a procedural change with no direct impact on medical cannabis users or providers.

HB 2173 allows owners or people legally in possession of drugs or devices deemed adulterated under federal FDA approval to request a "show cause" hearing electronically, rather than only in writing. It directly affects individuals or entities facing regulatory notices about their medications or medical devices. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections 53-10-106 and others to update the hearing request process, requiring requests to be submitted within 10 days of receiving a notice. This change streamlines the process for affected parties without altering the underlying drug regulations.