Tennessee Bill Book

The bill would stop people from suing pesticide sellers if the label was EPA‑approved when sold.

If passed, everyday folks could not hold pesticide companies accountable for misleading labels, letting them avoid court costs while consumers bear any harms.

Pesticide manufacturers

• Accountability (hurts) — Reduces company accountability. Shielding manufacturers from civil suits limits oversight.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Cuts right to sue. Consumers lose the ability to sue over label issues.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Costs shift to public. Companies avoid court costs; any harms fall on users.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No change in transparency. Bill does not add new reporting or disclosure.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes. No new money is allocated or taken.

• Official text (TN HB0809)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0809&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB0809https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB0809/2025

Pesticide sellers could not be sued for label problems as long as the label was EPA‑approved when sold.

Citizens could lose a key way to hold pesticide companies accountable, making it harder to get compensation if a product harms health or the environment.

Pesticide manufacturers

• Accountability (hurts) — Reduces ability to hold pesticide makers accountable. Immunity from civil labeling suits
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Limits right to sue for label issues. Civil action barred if label was EPA‑approved
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Costs shift to citizens who may suffer harm. No civil recourse for damages
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No change to procedural openness. Bill text does not affect transparency
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding provisions. No money allocation in text

• Official text (TN SB0527)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0527&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB0527https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0527/2025

This bill would get rid of an old study requirement about Medicare plans for people under 65, which might not help anyone right now.

This bill seems harmless but doesn't really help anyone. It is important to watch how changes like this can affect Medicare plans in the future.

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures are added or removed.. The bill simply removes an old requirement.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No new rights or protections are created.. The bill does not affect rights related to Medicare.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost implications are unclear.. Removing the study requirement does not shift costs.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Transparency remains the same.. No new processes are introduced.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes are noted.. The bill does not mention funding.

• Official text (TN HB2577)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2577&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB2577https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB2577/2025

Insurers could not pay labs less than the CMS fee schedule, and they could force labs to meet quality standards.

The bill would protect lab owners by guaranteeing fair pay, but it may push insurance costs up, which could raise your monthly premium.

Medical labs

• accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on oversight. Insurers must follow CMS rates but no new oversight body.
• rights & protections (helps) — Boosts lab protections. Labs cannot be forced to accept lower payments.
• who bears the cost (hurts) — Potential premium increase. Higher insurer payouts may be passed to consumers.
• process transparency (helps) — Performance metrics requirement. Insurers can set quality standards for labs.
• funding tilt (neutral) — No new funding. Bill does not create spending.

• Official text (TN SB1722)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1722&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB1722https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1722/2025

The bill would make a state commission review how often insurers refuse payments and share the results with lawmakers.

If passed, the study could reveal patterns of unfair claim denials, helping lawmakers fix problems, but it costs taxpayers and may take time.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — adds oversight of insurer denials. requires commission to evaluate and report
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — does not change consumer rights. no new rights or protections added
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — state funds the study. taxpayer cost not specified
• Process Transparency (helps) — public report required. findings go to legislative committees
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no new funding mechanisms. study cost not detailed

• Official text (TN SB1134)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1134&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB1134https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1134/2025

The state would ask the revenue department to see if tax credits can be sold or given to other people or companies.

Citizens should watch because letting credits be transferred could help big companies move money around, but it might not change anyone’s tax bill right now.

Businesses

• Accountability (neutral) — requires department to report. adds oversight through a mandated study
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact on personal rights. does not affect individual legal protections
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — study funding not specified. potential taxpayer burden for the study
• Process Transparency (helps) — mandates public report. increases openness about tax credit options
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. does not allocate new money

• Official text (TN HB0424)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0424&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB0424https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB0424/2025

This bill would get rid of an old tax credit for beer that was ruined in a flood over ten years ago.

Since this bill removes an outdated tax credit, it doesn't really help or hurt anyone now. It's just cleaning up old rules.

Nobody / Symbolic

• Accountability (neutral) — No real impact on accountability.. The bill just removes an old tax credit.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No change in rights or protections.. This is a cleanup of old tax rules.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No cost shift involved.. This bill does not change who pays taxes.

• Official text (TN HB1252)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1252&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB1252https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1252/2025

The bill would let the state give rural and workforce housing tax credits without a joint resolution, making it easier for developers to get money.

Citizens could see more housing projects if developers get quicker tax breaks, but the state may lose revenue and lose a check on how credits are awarded.

Housing developers

• Accountability (hurts) — Legislative oversight removed. Joint resolution requirement removed
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on individual rights. Neutral effect
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credits reduce state revenue. Revenue loss to taxpayers
• Process Transparency (hurts) — Fewer legislative steps. Less public record of credit approvals
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No new funding created. Neutral

• Official text (TN HB1327)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1327&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB1327https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1327/2025

This bill lets Tennessee join a federal program that gives tax breaks to people who donate money to private school scholarship funds.

This bill is about school choice and taxes. If Tennessee joins this federal program, people who give money to scholarship groups will get a special tax break. Supporters say this helps kids afford private schools. Critics worry it is just a tax loophole for wealthy donors that pulls focus away from public schools. Right now, the bill is still being debated in a committee.

Private Schools

• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Encourages private school donations. The bill rewards people who donate to private scholarship funds with tax breaks.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Federal tax credit. The tax break comes from the federal government, so it does not directly cut state funds.

• Official text (TN SB2195)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2195&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB2195https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB2195/2025

This bill would let big computer centers easily say they follow worker rules to get tax breaks, which might make it harder to check if they really do.

This bill would make it easier for large computer data centers to get tax breaks from Tennessee. They would be able to simply click a box to say they have not broken rules about worker layoffs, fair pay, or immigration laws in the last year. Supporters might say this makes it simpler for good companies to get their tax credits, saving time and paperwork. They might argue it helps bring more data centers and jobs to Tennessee. But for regular people, this could mean less careful checking of big companies. If a company only has to say they follow the rules, it might be harder to catch those that do not, especially if it affects how they treat their workers. It is important to make sure companies getting tax breaks are truly good employers.

Data centers

• Accountability (hurts) — Less direct oversight.. The bill would allow qualified data centers to electronically certify compliance with worker protection laws, potentially reducing direct oversight compared to other verification methods.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct change to rights.. The bill does not change worker rights or protections themselves, but rather the method by which companies attest to following existing laws.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Taxpayers might cover lost revenue.. Granting tax credits to data centers means less state revenue, which could indirectly impact public services or require other taxpayer contributions.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Procedural change, not transparency.. The bill focuses on the method of certification, not on making the process more or less transparent to the public.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Favors data centers with tax breaks.. The bill provides a mechanism for qualified data centers to more easily access job tax credits, tilting financial benefits towards these corporations.

Pushing for it: Qualified data centers
Bearing the cost: Tennessee taxpayers

• Official text (TN SB2584)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2584&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB2584https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB2584/2025

This bill would make sure mental health care is covered like other health issues, which is important for many people.

If this bill passes, more people will get the mental health care they need without worrying about costs. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Improves insurance accountability for mental health coverage.. Requires equal coverage for mental health, increasing accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Enhances rights for mental health treatment.. Gives people better access to necessary mental health services.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs may shift to insurance companies.. Insurance companies will need to cover more services.

• Official text (TN HB1291)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1291&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB1291https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1291/2025

This bill would make sure health insurance covers mental health like it does for drug and alcohol issues.

If this bill passes, more people will get the mental health care they need. It is important to support this now to help everyone get equal treatment.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Improves mental health coverage.. This bill enhances rights to mental health care.
• Accountability (helps) — Holds insurers accountable for mental health coverage.. It ensures insurance companies provide equal coverage.

• Official text (TN SB1248)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1248&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB1248https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1248/2025

This bill would give money help to small businesses, especially those owned by women and minorities, to hire people and teach them new skills.

This bill wants to help small businesses grow in Tennessee. It would give them tax breaks for hiring people from their towns and teaching them job skills. It would also give special money to businesses owned by women and minorities in places that need more jobs. Supporters would say this helps create jobs and makes local economies stronger. It could help people find work and learn new skills. Some might worry about where the money for these tax breaks and grants comes from, but the goal is to boost local business and jobs. Since it is still being discussed, people can share their thoughts on how to best help small businesses and workers.

Small businesses

• Accountability (helps) — Helps businesses grow, potentially leading to more jobs.. The bill would give tax credits for hiring locally and workforce training, and grants for minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Supports job creation and skill development.. The bill would authorize business tax credits for small businesses hiring locally or providing workforce training.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Taxpayers fund the credits and grants, but benefits could outweigh costs through economic growth.. The bill would authorize business tax credits and create grants, which would be funded by the state.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No specific details on process transparency are provided in the summary.. The official summary does not mention any changes to process transparency.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Directs funds to support small businesses, especially those owned by women and minorities.. The bill would create grants for minority-owned and women-owned businesses in underserved areas.

Pushing for it: Small businesses, especially minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
Bearing the cost: State budget/taxpayers

• Official text (TN HB0952)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0952&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB0952https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB0952/2025

This bill would let kids stay on state health insurance until they turn eighteen without making their parents constantly reapply.

Right now, families have to fill out paperwork over and over to keep their kids insured. If they miss a letter in the mail, a sick child can lose their doctor. This bill would fix that by locking in a child's health coverage until they become an adult. It removes confusing rules and makes sure kids can get care when they need it.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects kids' healthcare. The bill guarantees that children will not lose their doctor just because of missed paperwork.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Cuts red tape. Parents will not have to constantly prove their income to keep their kids insured.
• Accountability (helps) — Holds the state responsible. The state is banned from dropping kids from the program for minor rule changes.

• Official text (TN HB1387)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1387&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB1387https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1387/2025

The bill would let anyone sue a company that knowingly sells or distributes illegal obscene material and recover damages and court costs.

Citizens could hold offenders accountable and get money for harms, while companies would face new lawsuits, so the bill could deter illegal porn and protect families.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — increases liability. Allows individuals to sue commercial entities for obscene material
• Rights & Protections (helps) — expands right to sue. Gives victims the ability to recover damages and fees
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — shifts cost to companies. Companies would pay damages, court costs, and attorney fees
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no change. Bill does not add new transparency requirements
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding change. No new funding or budget provisions are included

• Official text (TN HB0221)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0221&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB0221https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB0221/2025

The bill would let anyone sue a company that spreads illegal obscene material and could win damages, court fees, and attorney costs.

If passed, the bill gives people a new way to hold bad companies accountable for spreading illegal porn, which could deter them and protect families.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — adds civil liability. commercial entities can be sued for damages
• Rights & Protections (helps) — expands right to sue. individuals may sue for obscene content
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — costs shift to businesses. companies pay damages and fees
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no new transparency measures. bill does not change procedural rules
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. no budget impact mentioned

• Official text (TN SB0467)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0467&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB0467https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0467/2025

People buying Medicare supplement plans could ask for a refund within 60 days instead of 30, giving them more time to decide.

The bill gives seniors a longer cooling‑off period, so they can back out of a costly plan if they find a better option, and it forces insurers to clearly tell them about the refund window.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No change to accountability mechanisms.. The bill does not alter who can be held accountable for policy issues.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands consumer refund rights.. Extends the refund window, giving consumers more time to change their mind.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No new cost shift identified.. The bill does not shift costs to consumers or the state.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Requires clear notice on policies.. Insurers must print refund information prominently on the first page.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes.. The bill does not allocate or redirect money.

• Official text (TN SB0552)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0552&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB0552https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0552/2025

This bill would make sure pregnant women get tests for preeclampsia paid for by their health insurance.

If this bill passes, more pregnant women will get important tests without worrying about costs. It's a big step for better health care.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Increases health coverage rights for pregnant women.. Women will have access to necessary testing.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Insurance companies will cover the costs.. Reduces out-of-pocket expenses for families.

• Official text (TN SB0205)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0205&ga=114
• LegiScan — SB0205https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0205/2025

The bill would give tax credits to renewable energy companies and small businesses that upgrade to greener equipment, and fund training for clean‑energy workers.

Supporters say the credit will lower costs for green upgrades and create jobs, while opponents worry the state will lose tax revenue and the program may favor big energy firms.

Renewable energy

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill does not change who is accountable for energy projects
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no rights removed. Bill does not affect personal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax credit reduces state revenue. Cost shifts to taxpayers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. Bill is in early stage
• Funding Tilt (helps) — grant fund created. Funds directed to clean energy training

Pushing for it: Renewable energy businesses
Bearing the cost: State taxpayers

• Official text (TN HB0951)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0951&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB0951https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB0951/2025

The bill would stop third‑party sellers from offering speculative tickets and would let the attorney general’s consumer office fine violators $5,000 each.

Consumers would be protected from ticket scams, while small resellers lose a way to make money; the state would collect fines to enforce the rule.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Adds enforcement and penalties for violators.. Creates a clear penalty and enforcement mechanism.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects consumers from speculative ticket scams.. Limits a reseller's ability to sell risky tickets.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Fines are levied on resellers, not consumers.. Costs of violations fall on the selling businesses.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No new transparency requirements added.. Bill does not change how decisions are made.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No new funding or budget changes specified.. Penalty revenue is not earmarked for any program.

• Official text (TN HB1374)https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1374&ga=114
• LegiScan — HB1374https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1374/2025