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Health care law changes begin July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at […] The post Health care law changes begin July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse
I’m sitting in a virtual room with a few attorneys discussing how we can support young people’s access to health care without running afoul of the new law criminalizing adults supporting minors who access abortion,when someone says, “Well, the law doesn’t prevent kids from educating their peers on abortion. Why don’t we just train them?” […] The post New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Gun laws, bail reform, drag racing: New TN laws go into effect on July 1
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds of new laws go into effect today in Tennessee that will directly impact you and your family. In Tennessee, July 1 means the start of a new month and a long list of new laws that you will now have to follow. The General Assembly passed many of the bills into law […]
Statewide ban on feeding bears sought by TN wildlife officials
Over the last few weeks there have been several bear and human encounters near the Great Smoky Mountains. These encounters are raising the question, are there any laws that prohibit people from feeding bears in Tennessee.
TN defendants ruled unfit for trial must now go to mental health facility
Many new Tennessee laws take effect on July 1. Among them is "Jillian's Law," which makes various changes to how the criminal justice system interacts with offenders who are deemed incompetent to stand trial.
Nashville car booting company sues Tennessee over new law
A Nashville-based car booting company is suing Tennessee over a new law that went into effect this month that prohibits third-party booting companies from operating on commercial property. The law prompted Nashville to temporarily suspend the practice of car booting starting July 1 as local lawmakers now must draft a...
Tri-Cities region prepares for 729 area code addition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Population growth in East Tennessee has required the state to add an additional area code to the current 423 area code. “The North American Numbering Plan administrator notified the Tennessee Public Utility Commission that the 423 number plan area is projected to exhaust its availability of central office codes,” said Grace […]
As Tennessee's ELVIS Act goes into effect, the music industry braces for legal fallout
Tennessee's ELVIS Act goes into effect on Monday, ushering in a new era of legal ramifications for those who abuse AI in their music-making process as the public questions what will come next. The act, which is short for The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, passed on March 21 when...
Tennessee falls back in 2024 'Best States' rankings. See where it lands in U.S. News and World Reports' annual list
U.S. News and World Reports has released its "Best States of 2024" list, which measures how well states perform for their citizens. The ranking takes into consideration multiple factors including a state's economy, public safety, education, and others. Tennessee took the No. 27 spot, ranking in the middle of the...
Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to build a new Moccasin Bend mental health facility on the existing site. Ever since the state announced that plan, there has been push back from several groups. Advocates met back in April to discuss alternatives or new...
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