Families' Rights And Responsibilities

Tennessee HB0826 updates the Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act by making various changes related to parental consent for treating minors. The bill aims to clarify and expand the rights and responsibilities of families in these situations. It affects multiple areas of state law concerning family and child welfare.

TN HB0826 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jeremy Faison (R), currently “Passed” since May 8, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 70 of them sponsored by Jeremy Faison.

Supporters of HB0826 would argue that the bill strengthens parental rights and ensures that families have a clear framework for making decisions about their children's health and well-being. They may highlight that it empowers parents in the treatment process and promotes family involvement in important decisions.

Critics of HB0826 might contend that the bill could limit access to necessary medical care for minors by making parental consent more complicated. They may express concerns that it could hinder timely treatment for children in urgent situations or undermine the role of healthcare professionals in making decisions for young patients.

The analysis of Representative Jeremy Faison's personal financial interests in relation to HB0826 reveals a low risk of conflict of interest. The bill focuses on families' rights and responsibilities, specifically addressing parental consent for the treatment of minors. Representative Faison's primary business interests include ownership of Faison Office Products and involvement in pest control services, neither of which are directly related to the legislative subjects of health care costs, mental health, or insurance. Additionally, his role as a board member of Lifewise does not appear to intersect with the bill's focus on family rights and responsibilities.

The absence of direct involvement in healthcare or family services industries suggests that Representative Faison is unlikely to experience personal financial gain from the enactment of this bill. His business ventures in office products and pest control do not align with the legislative changes proposed in HB0826. Therefore, the potential for conflict of interest is minimal, as his financial interests do not overlap with the bill's impact areas.

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