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TN SB0521 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kerry Roberts (R), currently “Introduced” since January 30, 2025.
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The bill SB0521 seeks to establish a law enforcement investigatory privilege, which primarily affects the legal and law enforcement sectors. The sponsor, Kerry Roberts, has a background as a Certified Public Accountant and owns a CPA firm, but there are no direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the law enforcement or legal industries that would be impacted by this bill. His roles as a board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and his ownership of various businesses do not indicate any financial stake in law enforcement or investigatory processes. Therefore, there is no apparent personal financial gain that would arise from the passage of this 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 | Certified Public Accountant | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | FRANCIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESOURCE NETWORK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RESOURCE NETWORK PRESIDENT/OWNER from Aug 2010 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC MEMBER from Dec 2021 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Public Accounting, NONE - I TEACH CPE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: TENNESSEE VICTORY PAC | — | 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 SB0521?
TN SB0521 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0521?
Kerry Roberts (R) sponsored TN SB0521.
