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TN SB0028 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since May 15, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 182 of them sponsored by Mark Pody.
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The bill SB0028 expands the definition of harassment under Tennessee law to include in-person communication. The sponsor, Mark Pody, has a diverse range of personal financial interests, including ownership of an insurance agency, involvement in real estate, and various estate executor roles. However, none of these interests directly align with the subject matter of the bill, which pertains specifically to criminal law regarding harassment. The nature of Pody's business as an insurance agent and his other roles do not suggest any financial gain or conflict arising from the enactment of this legislation. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is minimal.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Insurance Agent | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Pody & Associates | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Pody & Associates | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | INSURANCE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | REAL ESTATE | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | FARM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION OWNER from Jan 2002 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CYNTHIA PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Mar 2021 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RICHARD MORRIS PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Jan 2023 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | RENTAL PROPERTY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What is the status of TN SB0028?
TN SB0028 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0028?
Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SB0028.
