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TN SB1759 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since January 20, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.

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The bill SB1759 requires the Tennessee Department of Correction to maintain validated risk and needs assessments for inmates. Richard Briggs, as a cardiothoracic surgeon and a member of various boards, does not have any direct financial interests that would be affected by this legislation. His primary occupation in the medical field and his roles in educational and governmental institutions do not intersect with the corrections system in a manner that would suggest a conflict of interest. Additionally, his investments in commercial real estate and banking do not relate to the management or assessment of inmates, further reducing any potential for personal financial gain from this bill.

Overall, the analysis indicates that there are no relevant personal financial interests that align with the impacts of the bill. The absence of direct overlaps between the sponsor's financial interests and the bill's subject matter suggests a low risk of conflict. Therefore, the likelihood of any personal financial gain influencing the legislative process is minimal.

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