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TN SB1159 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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Senator Raumesh Akbari, as an attorney and self-employed at Akbari Law, has a personal financial interest that aligns with the bill's focus on correctional institutions and the legal implications surrounding inmate visitation rights. The bill's requirement for a study on access to incarcerated persons for visitation could potentially lead to changes in policies that may affect legal practices and the work of attorneys in the criminal justice system. This creates a scenario where the sponsor could benefit from increased legal activity or changes in regulations that could enhance her legal practice or the demand for legal services related to correctional issues.
Additionally, Akbari's involvement with the AKBARI CORPORATION and DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM could indicate further financial interests that may intersect with the outcomes of this bill. While the bill primarily focuses on visitation access, any resulting changes in the correctional system could indirectly influence the legal landscape in which Akbari operates, potentially leading to increased business opportunities or revenue for her law firm. Therefore, there is a significant risk of conflict of interest due to the direct alignment of her professional role as an attorney with the bill's implications for the legal sector.
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 |
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 SB1159?
TN SB1159 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1159?
Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SB1159.
