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TN SB2272 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.
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Senator Richard Briggs sponsors SB2272, which expands the definition of 'public use' in eminent domain to include infrastructure such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes. His involvement in commercial real estate could present a conflict of interest, as the bill's provisions may lead to increased public projects that could benefit his financial interests in the real estate sector. Given that the bill directly impacts land use and development, any increase in public infrastructure projects could potentially enhance the value of commercial properties or create opportunities for new developments in which he may have a stake.
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 SB2272?
TN SB2272 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB2272?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB2272.
