The Use Of Force

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TN SB1407 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Joseph Hensley (R), currently “Failed” since April 8, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 144 of them sponsored by Joseph Hensley.

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The analysis of SB1407, which lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Joseph Hensley, and the bill's subject matter. Hensley's professional background as a physician and his ownership of Hensley Medical Clinic do not intersect with the legislative focus on firearms and use of force laws. His role as a board member of the Tennessee Medical Association also does not present any relevant financial interests that would be affected by this legislation. Since the bill primarily addresses issues related to crime and law enforcement rather than healthcare or medical services, there are no apparent financial incentives for Hensley that could influence his sponsorship of this bill.

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