TN SB0773

The Vesting Period For Property Development Standards

Passed Senate Richard Briggs (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB0773 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Passed” since May 15, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Housing and Community Development
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Richard Briggs sponsors SB0773, which amends property development standards, particularly regarding the vesting period for construction projects. His personal financial interests include employment in the commercial real estate sector, which directly aligns with the bill's focus on real estate and building construction. This creates a potential conflict of interest as the legislation could benefit his financial interests in commercial real estate by providing more favorable conditions for development projects during litigation. The bill's provisions may enhance the stability and profitability of real estate investments, which could directly impact his financial standing in this sector.

Additionally, the bill's implications for property development standards may influence the market dynamics in which he operates. Given that he is employed in commercial real estate, there is a clear intersection between his professional role and the legislative changes he is advocating. This raises concerns about whether his personal financial interests could unduly influence his legislative actions, potentially prioritizing his financial gain over the public interest.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Cardiothoracic Surgeon — AI-researched
Employer University of Tennessee Medical Center Education TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board of Directors, American Heart Association — AI-researched
Employer DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer PNC WEALTH MGMT — TN Ethics Commission
Employer SOCIAL SECURITY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer VETERAN — TN Ethics Commission
Employer COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Asset TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC — 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 SB0773?

TN SB0773 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB0773?

Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB0773.