Rep. Timothy Hill

Maddy summaryHB 1991 amends Tennessee law to allow the Board of Dentistry to provide its annual report to interested parties in electronic format, instead of requiring only paper copies. This change directly affects the Board of Dentistry (which produces the report) and any individuals or organizations requesting the report. The key provision simply updates the reporting method by adding electronic delivery as an option under existing law (TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5). The bill does not alter the content of the report or dental practice regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1984 expands access to buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder by allowing more healthcare providers to directly administer buprenorphine mono or buprenorphine without naloxone, as long as they act within their scope of practice. It specifically permits prescribing these medications to nursing mothers and patients with documented adverse reactions to naloxone, and clarifies that prescribing injectable forms doesn’t restrict providers from later prescribing non-naloxone buprenorphine. The bill amends Tennessee’s pharmacy law (TCA Title 53, Chapter 11) to remove barriers for these specific scenarios. This directly affects healthcare providers (like nurse practitioners or physician assistants) and patients seeking opioid treatment, particularly nursing mothers and those with allergies to naloxone.

Maddy summaryHB 2617 (Tennessee Code §4-3-1416) requires the governor to approve all workforce training programs seeking federal Pell grant funding, working with the state workforce development board. It mandates coordination with other state and federal programs to prevent duplicate payments for the same student costs covered by Pell grants. The bill creates a process for the board to verify programs meet federal requirements, but prohibits state agencies from creating rules to implement this. This affects workforce training programs, the governor's office, and state agencies managing workforce funding. The bill aims to streamline federal funding access while reducing payment overlaps.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that honors the memory of Evelyn McQueen Cook, a respected public servant and educator from Mountain City, Tennessee. The resolution formally acknowledges her significant contributions to education, community leadership, and the arts throughout her career. It expresses the legislative body's sympathy to her family and friends while celebrating her legacy of integrity and service.

Maddy summaryThis Tennessee House Resolution honors the memory of Mary Ann Blessing, a resident of Bristol known for her faith and charitable work. The bill formally acknowledges her life of service, particularly her leadership with Kingsway Charities, which has distributed billions in medical supplies globally. It expresses the legislative body's sympathy to her family and requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to them. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 966 designates March 18, 2026, as Dutch Day in Tennessee to honor the cultural, social, and economic contributions of the Dutch community to the state. This symbolic resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee General Assembly, encourages celebration of Dutch heritage and promotes cultural unity without creating legal obligations or policy changes. It serves as a formal recognition of the Dutch community's role in Tennessee's development and fosters community engagement through cultural appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 1286 requires funeral homes, hospitals, or government agencies holding a body for burial to bury it within 48 hours if they do not request an autopsy or embalming. This applies when the entity waives the right to ask for either procedure. The rule does not apply if an autopsy could legally be requested under existing laws (like Tennessee’s Post-Mortem Examination Act). The bill amends multiple Tennessee code sections related to burial procedures and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2615 reduces Tennessee's early voting period for regular elections from 15 days to 12 days (with a minimum of 5 days), and for presidential primary elections from 15 days to 14 days (with a minimum of 7 days). It directly affects all Tennessee voters who choose to cast ballots early, requiring them to vote within the shortened window before election day. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, specifically changing the timeframe for early voting at county election offices. This is a concrete policy change to the state's election procedures, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 148 is a commemorative resolution honoring Chesna Jeane Hulsey, mother of Representative Bud Hulsey, for her lifelong dedication to faith, family, and service. The resolution expresses the Tennessee House of Representatives' condolences to her family and recognizes her legacy of Christian compassion, including her work with neighborhood children and church groups. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a formal tribute. The resolution passed unanimously (94-0) on February 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1993 prohibits health insurance issuers and managed health insurance issuers from reimbursing non-network medical laboratories for testing services at rates below the federal CMS clinical laboratory fee schedule in Tennessee. It requires these insurers to pay eligible labs at the CMS rate while allowing them to mandate that non-network labs meet the same performance metrics required of in-network laboratories. This bill directly affects health insurance companies, medical laboratories (particularly non-network providers), and patients who select labs for testing under insurance plans, as it standardizes reimbursement rates and ties lab performance to payment. The policy changes take effect July 1, 2026, and amend Tennessee Code Annotated Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 23.