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TN SB1401 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kerry Roberts (R), currently “Engrossed” since February 26, 2026.
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The analysis of SB1401, which amends regulations regarding juvenile detention facilities, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Kerry Roberts, and the bill's subject matter. Roberts' personal financial interests primarily lie in the field of public accounting, where he owns a CPA firm and serves as a board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. These interests do not intersect with the operations of juvenile facilities or the telecommunications aspects of the bill, which focuses on communication rights for juveniles in detention. Furthermore, his other business interests, including Historic Beeches LLC and Resource Network, do not appear to be related to the juvenile justice system or telecommunications services, further minimizing any potential conflicts of interest related to financial gain from this legislation.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Certified Public Accountant | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | FRANCIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESOURCE NETWORK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RESOURCE NETWORK PRESIDENT/OWNER from Aug 2010 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC MEMBER from Dec 2021 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Public Accounting, NONE - I TEACH CPE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: TENNESSEE VICTORY 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 SB1401?
TN SB1401 is currently “Engrossed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1401?
Kerry Roberts (R) sponsored TN SB1401.
