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TN SB1187 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Introduced” since February 6, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.
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Senator Raumesh Akbari, as a self-employed attorney, has a personal financial interest that aligns directly with the implications of SB1187, which amends various aspects of criminal law. The bill's requirement for global positioning monitoring systems for defendants could lead to increased legal work for attorneys, particularly in criminal defense. This creates a potential conflict of interest, as the sponsor may benefit financially from an increase in legal cases stemming from the bill's provisions. Furthermore, as a member of the legal profession, Akbari's advocacy for changes in criminal law could directly impact her practice and income, raising ethical concerns about her motivations for sponsoring the bill.
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 |
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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.
What is the status of TN SB1187?
TN SB1187 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1187?
Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SB1187.
