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TN SB0940 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Passed” since April 29, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.
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The analysis of SB0940, which expands immunity from prosecution for individuals seeking medical assistance during an overdose, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Richard Briggs, and the bill's subject matter. As a cardiothoracic surgeon employed by the University of Tennessee Medical Center, his professional background aligns with health care, but there are no specific financial interests that would benefit directly from the legislation. The bill primarily addresses substance use and overdose situations, which do not correlate with any personal financial gain for the sponsor, given his current employment and board positions.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| 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 |
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 SB0940?
TN SB0940 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0940?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB0940.
