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State Government - 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 58, Chapter 2.

Sponsor

Janice Bowling (R-TN)

Introduced

2025-02-05

Policy area

Emergency Management

Latest action

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026