Rep. Clark Boyd

Maddy summaryHB 2110 removes the licensing requirement from Tennessee health facilities for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) machines when used **exclusively for non-diagnostic purposes** (such as research or wellness programs, not medical diagnosis). This change directly affects healthcare facilities operating these machines without diagnostic use, exempting them from oversight by the Health Facilities Commission. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 68-11-204(a) and related titles to explicitly exclude non-diagnostic MRI/PET from licensing rules. The policy takes effect July 1, 2026, streamlining regulations for non-diagnostic medical imaging services.

Maddy summaryHB 2592 modifies Tennessee state law to require the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to annually compare utility rates (telecommunications, electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater) between Tennessee and neighboring southeastern states, then submit this report to the General Assembly. The bill specifically adds electronic submission as an option for the PUC’s report, updating existing requirements under Tennessee Code Annotated. This procedural change directly affects the PUC (which must prepare the report) and the General Assembly (which receives it), without altering utility rate policies or consumer obligations. The bill does not create new rate standards but streamlines how the PUC shares comparative data with lawmakers.

Maddy summaryHB 2085 extends the deadline for the commissioner of economic and community development and the comptroller to make written decisions on tax increment revenue allocations from 30 to 45 days. This applies specifically to allocations for projects lasting more than 20 years (economic impact plans) or more than 30 years (redevelopment or community redevelopment plans). The bill changes the timeframe for these administrative decisions, affecting how quickly officials must act on long-term community development funding requests. It does not alter the substance of funding approvals but adjusts the procedural timeline for review.

Maddy summaryHB 1916 modifies Tennessee's real estate licensing rules to exempt affiliated brokers (brokers working under a larger firm) from needing extra licenses or training hours when handling vacation lodging services. It requires that all vacation lodging services must be directly supervised by a principal broker from the affiliated broker, main broker, or firm. The bill specifically amends Tennessee Code § 62-13-104 to remove these additional requirements for vacation lodging agents while maintaining supervision standards. This affects real estate professionals managing vacation rentals in Tennessee, streamlining their licensing process without changing core regulatory oversight.

Maddy summaryHB 2108 extends the deadline for litigation financiers to update their registration with Tennessee's secretary of state from 30 to 35 days when their information changes or becomes inaccurate. This bill directly affects businesses that provide funding for lawsuits, requiring them to amend registrations more quickly if they operate in Tennessee. The change modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Section 47-16-103(c), specifically adjusting the timeframe for registration updates. The bill does not alter the requirements for registration itself, only the period allowed to correct information.

Maddy summaryHB 2111 creates a state family advisory board within Tennessee's Department of Correction to directly support families of incarcerated individuals. The board will consist of nine appointed family members (including grandparents, parents, spouses, or other relatives), with three members selected by the governor and one from each of Tennessee's three grand divisions by the legislative leaders. Key provisions require the board to foster communication between families and the correctional department, strengthen family reunification efforts, support community reentry, and provide feedback on department activities through regular meetings and three annual public forums. The board will operate without pay but receive travel reimbursement, with members serving three-year terms starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1913, the "Regulatory Freedom Act of 2026," requires Tennessee state agencies to create and publish "fiscal impact statements" for new or amended rules expected to negatively affect businesses or industries. These statements must estimate actual compliance costs (excluding speculative or anti-competitive costs), include feedback from affected businesses and trade associations, and be submitted before final rule adoption. Agencies must also file annual reports detailing all fiscal impact statements for rules enacted in the prior year, with the legislature reviewing rules exceeding a $750,000 five-year fiscal impact threshold. The bill directly affects state agencies creating regulations, businesses subject to those regulations, and the legislative government operations committee. It aims to increase transparency around regulatory costs while mandating specific steps for agencies to gather industry input before finalizing rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1914 amends Tennessee law to allow state veterans' homes to provide services beyond skilled nursing care to honorably discharged veterans, as permitted by state or federal law. This directly affects veterans who may need non-skilled care services, such as community support or transitional housing, at state facilities. The bill updates Section 58-7-101(e) to explicitly authorize these additional services while maintaining existing skilled nursing offerings. It also makes minor administrative updates to related sections regarding facility operations and contracts. The changes aim to expand care options for veterans without altering eligibility or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 2112 modifies Tennessee law to allow professional solicitors for charitable organizations to notify the Secretary of State of campaign changes via mail or email, instead of requiring only written notice. This affects professional solicitors who manage fundraising campaigns for charities, as it updates their compliance process. The key change specifies that notice must be submitted within 72 hours of any modification to required information, with mail or email now permitted as valid methods. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 48-101-513(g)(1) and related provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2109 would allow individuals harmed by protest-related criminal acts to sue organizers who paid demonstrators. It creates legal liability for anyone compensating demonstrators whose conduct during protests meets the legal definition of specific offenses like rioting (TCA § 39-17-302), aggravated riot, or disorderly conduct. Plaintiffs would not need a criminal conviction against the demonstrator to pursue a civil case. The bill directly affects organizers who pay protesters and victims of protest-related criminal activity.