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TN SB0574
TN SB0574AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45; Title 47 and Title 58, Chapter 2, relative to emergency powers.
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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/27/2024
03/27/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits a person, political subdivision, or public official, in connection with a state emergency, from categorizing or proclaiming by order, rule, or regulation that a lawful occupation is non-essential, or otherwise proclaiming by order, rule, or regulation that a lawful occupation is prohibited from operating based on what the lawful occupation is; specifies that a person harmed by a violation of the prohibition may bring a civil action for actual damages or declaratory relief. - Amends TCA Title 45; Title 47 and Title 58, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state and local governments from categorizing or prohibiting the operation of any lawful occupation as "non-essential" during a declared state of emergency. It defines "lawful occupation" as any lawful vocation, trade, business, or profession. The bill allows individuals harmed by a violation of this prohibition to bring a civil action for actual damages or declaratory relief against the government entity or public official responsible. It also requires the court to award litigation costs and fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees, to a person who prevails in such an action.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SA0904 - Amendment 1-0 to SB0574 (on 04/01/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Other Commerce
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0574&ga=113 | 01/25/2023 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0574 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0904.pdf | 04/01/2024 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0904 (15986) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM2438.pdf | 04/01/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0574 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB0574.pdf | 03/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0574.pdf | 01/25/2023 |
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