TN SB1188

Financial Aid For Veterans

Introduced Senate Raumesh Akbari (D)
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At a Glance

TN SB1188 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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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB1188, which expands eligibility for financial aid for veterans, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Raumesh Akbari, and the bill's subject matter. Akbari's personal financial interests primarily lie in the legal profession and various organizations, none of which appear to directly benefit from the proposed legislation aimed at assisting veterans in pursuing education. The bill's focus on financial aid for veterans does not intersect with Akbari's roles as an attorney or board member of organizations unrelated to educational funding or veteran services. Therefore, the risk of personal financial gain from this legislation is minimal.

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 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.

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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 SB1188?

TN SB1188 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB1188?

Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SB1188.