TN SB0860

Anatomical Gifts

Introduced Senate Ferrell Haile (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB0860 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ferrell Haile (R), currently “Introduced” since February 5, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 129 of them sponsored by Ferrell Haile.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
33%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Ferrell Haile's personal financial interests present a notable conflict with the proposed SB0860, which amends regulations surrounding anatomical gifts. As a pharmacist, Haile is directly involved in the pharmaceuticals and health products industry, which could be impacted by changes in medical regulations and practices related to anatomical gifts. This alignment raises concerns about potential personal financial gain from legislation that could affect the procurement and use of medical products or services related to organ donation and anatomical gifts.

Additionally, Haile's ownership of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe may further intertwine his financial interests with the health care sector, as the bill's implications could influence the market for medical devices and related health products. Given his role as a board member of Sumner Regional Medical Center, there is a significant overlap between his responsibilities in health care governance and the potential outcomes of this legislation. This creates a scenario where decisions made in the legislative process could directly affect his financial interests in the health care industry.

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 Pharmacist Pharmaceuticals/Health Products TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe — AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Sumner Regional Medical Center — TN Legislature bio
Employer HAILE FARMS — TN Ethics Commission
Employer GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STEVE FREEMAN FARMS — TN Ethics Commission
Employer 2005 CAIRO RENTAL — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. CO-OWNER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2026 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SUMNER COUNTY ANTIDRUG COALITION ADVISOR from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2006 to Jul 2014 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner STATION CAMP CHURCH ELDER from Jan 2010 to Jan 2017 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner STATION CAMP CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN from Jan 2017 to Apr 2022 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner APCI BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2016 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FIRE DEPT. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD from Jan 1991 to Apr 2022 — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CHRISTIAN TOWERS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Jan 2014 — TN Ethics Commission
Asset GEORGIAN MANOR APTS.; — TN Ethics Commission
Asset RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: HAILEPAC — 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 SB0860?

TN SB0860 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB0860?

Ferrell Haile (R) sponsored TN SB0860.