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TN SB2274 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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The bill SB2274, which authorizes crematory facilities to provide electronic receipts instead of written ones, does not present any direct conflicts of interest for the sponsor, Richard Briggs. His personal financial interests primarily revolve around his role as a cardiothoracic surgeon and various positions in government and education. While the bill pertains to the disposition of human remains, it does not directly impact the medical or surgical fields where he operates, nor does it appear to financially benefit him personally or professionally. Additionally, there are no documented interests in the funeral or cremation industry that would suggest a direct financial gain from this legislation.
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| 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 SB2274?
TN SB2274 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB2274?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB2274.
TN SB2274