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TN SB1840 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Passed” since April 29, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.
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The analysis of SB1840, which pertains to the prosecution timeline for vehicular homicide, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between Senator Richard Briggs' personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, his professional focus is primarily on healthcare rather than legal statutes governing vehicular offenses. Furthermore, his affiliations with various organizations, including the University of Tennessee Medical Center and the American Heart Association, do not intersect with the legislative focus of crime and law enforcement, particularly in the context of vehicular homicide. Therefore, there is no indication that this bill would provide him with any personal financial gain or advantage.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | University of Tennessee Medical Center | Education | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board of Directors, American Heart Association | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | PNC WEALTH MGMT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | VETERAN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
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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.
What is the status of TN SB1840?
TN SB1840 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1840?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB1840.
TN SB1840