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TN HB0694

TN HB0694
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 45; Title 47 and Title 58, Chapter 2, relative to emergency powers.

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Introduced
01/26/2023
In Committee
03/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

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 a person, political subdivision, or public official from categorizing or proclaiming a lawful occupation as non-essential or prohibiting its operation during a state of emergency. It defines "lawful occupation" as a lawful vocation, trade, business, profession, or other means of livelihood that is not specifically deemed unlawful. The bill allows a person harmed by a violation of this prohibition to bring a civil action for actual damages or declaratory relief, and subjects a public official to personal liability. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023 and applies to prohibited conduct occurring on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal. in State Government Committee (on 04/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
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=HB0694&ga=113 01/26/2023
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/HB0694.pdf 01/26/2023
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