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TN SB1629 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Joseph Hensley (R), currently “Introduced” since January 13, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 144 of them sponsored by Joseph Hensley.
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The bill SB1629 focuses on amending laws related to firearms, specifically regarding the carrying of firearms in public spaces and by juveniles. The sponsor, Joseph Hensley, is a physician and business owner of Hensley Medical Clinic, with no documented personal financial interests that directly align with the firearms industry or gun control legislation. His occupation in the health sector does not intersect with the legislative subject matter of firearms and gun control, indicating a lack of potential personal financial gain from the bill's provisions.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Physician | Health Professionals | AI-researched |
| Employer | Maury Regional Medical Center | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of Hensley Medical Clinic | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board Member of the Tennessee Medical Association | — | TN Legislature bio |
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 SB1629?
TN SB1629 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1629?
Joseph Hensley (R) sponsored TN SB1629.
