First Spate Of Bills Filed For Tennessee’s Special Session On “Public Safety”

Several Bills For Governor Lee’s Special Session Have Already Been Filed In The Tennessee House Dealing With Additional Training Requirements For Individuals Seeking A Handgun Carry Permit, School Training For Dangerous Situations, Lifetime Protection For Victims Of Stalking And Law Enforcement Notification When “At-Risk” Individuals Are Released From Mental Health Care.

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Bill To Ban “Adult Cabaret Performances” Where Kids May Be Present Progresses Through TN House

HB0030, Sponsored By Representative Clay Doggett, Passed The House Local Government Committee With A Voice Vote. Democrat Reps Sam McKenzie, Johnny Shaw And Dwayne Thompson Asked To Be Recorded As Voting No.

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Tennessee Social Media Bill May Face Legal Obstacles Similar To Florida, Texas

Tennessee Lawmakers Pushing A Social Media Oversight Bill That Would Prevent Users From Being Banned Or Shadow Banned Said It Is Not A First Amendment Issue But A Governmental Course Correction.

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Tennesseans Express Concerns over Essential Workers Bill of Rights

Tennessee’s New Senate Bill Would Provide Essential Workers More Protections And Hazard Pay In The Event Of A Pandemic, But Many Residents Have Expressed Worry Over What Else It Could Do. There Are Concerns That The Bill Could Interfere With Established Small Businesses By Adding More Restrictions.

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