TN SB0259AI summary is being generated. Check back soon for a plain-language breakdown of this bill.
TN SB0259 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since May 18, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 182 of them sponsored by Mark Pody.
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The analysis of SB0259, which pertains to the healthcare treatment of minors, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Mark Pody, and the bill's subject matter. Pody's primary occupation as an insurance agent and ownership of Pody & Associates does not directly intersect with the specific provisions of the bill, which focuses on parental access to minors' health records rather than insurance policies or healthcare services that would financially benefit him. Additionally, his involvement in various estates and real estate does not present a financial conflict with the healthcare-related legislation.
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 SB0259?
TN SB0259 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0259?
Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SB0259.
