TN SB1071

Child Advocacy Centers

Introduced Senate Jack Johnson (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB1071 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Introduced” since February 5, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 353 of them sponsored by Jack Johnson.

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

Senator Jack Johnson, the sponsor of SB1071, has a significant personal financial interest in the healthcare sector as the Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare, a major player in health services and HMOs. This position may create a potential conflict of interest, as the bill directly impacts reimbursement processes for child advocacy centers, which could involve health service providers like CIGNA. The requirement for timely reimbursements and the imposition of late fees could influence the financial operations of healthcare entities that interact with these centers, potentially benefiting Johnson's employer.

Additionally, Johnson's ownership of a small business consulting firm could further complicate matters, as the bill's provisions may indirectly affect the financial landscape of businesses that operate within the child advocacy and healthcare sectors. Given that his professional role is closely tied to the healthcare industry, there is a heightened risk that his personal financial interests could influence his legislative actions regarding this bill.

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 Vice President of Client Relations at a healthcare company — AI-researched
Employer CIGNA Healthcare Health Services/HMOs TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of a small business consulting firm — AI-researched
Spouse Employer Owner of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company Real Estate AI-researched
Employer LFGS, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer COPART, INC. — TN Ethics Commission
Employer BROWNING OIL COMPANY, INC. — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BRIGHTSTONE BOARD MEMBER from Sep 2020 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY PURITAN FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY CONTRA FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY OTC FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VIRTUS NFS LARGE CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset COLUMBIA SELECT MID CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset BROWN CAPITAL SMALL COMPANY FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset COPART, INC — TN Ethics Commission
Asset DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, JUDGE — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: JACK 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB1071?

TN SB1071 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB1071?

Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SB1071.