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TN SB0579 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Passed” since April 28, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.
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The bill SB0579 focuses on living organ donation, specifically allowing eligible employees to take time off work for recovery after such procedures. The sponsor, Raumesh Akbari, is an attorney and self-employed at Akbari Law, which does not have a direct connection to the healthcare industry or organ donation. Additionally, her involvement in organizations like the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and other entities does not indicate any personal financial interest that would be impacted by this legislation. As such, there are no direct overlaps between her personal financial interests and the healthcare-related provisions of the bill.
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 | AI-researched |
| Employer | Self-employed at Akbari Law | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | AKBARI CORPORATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC | — | 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.
What is the status of TN SB0579?
TN SB0579 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0579?
Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SB0579.
