TN SB0389

Community Terrorism

Introduced Senate Brent Taylor (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB0389 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Brent Taylor (R), currently “Introduced” since January 28, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 129 of them sponsored by Brent Taylor.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
7/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

Senator Brent Taylor's personal financial interests present a notable conflict with the proposed legislation SB0389, which aims to create a Class C felony for reckless endangerment involving community terrorism. As an attorney and a member of the Taylor Law Firm, he operates within the legal industry that would be directly impacted by the bill's provisions. The bill's focus on criminal offenses and the subsequent legal repercussions, including the revocation of driver licenses, could lead to increased legal representation needs for individuals charged under this new classification, potentially benefiting his law firm financially. Furthermore, his role at UBS Investments may also intersect with financial interests related to legal services, although this connection is less direct than his legal profession. Overall, the alignment of his occupation and business with the bill's implications raises concerns about personal financial gain from the legislation's enactment.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms TN Legislature bio
Employer Taylor Law Firm Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of the Memphis City Council — AI-researched
Employer UBS INVESTMENTS — TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Other, FUNERAL SERVICES — TN Ethics Commission

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB0389?

TN SB0389 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB0389?

Brent Taylor (R) sponsored TN SB0389.