Deaf, Deaf-blind, And Hard Of Hearing Children

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TN SB2357 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Becky Massey (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 184 of them sponsored by Becky Massey.

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Senator Becky Massey, as the Executive Director of Sertoma Center, has a direct interest in the welfare of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing children, which aligns closely with the objectives of SB2357. The creation of the Tennessee council for research on these children could potentially lead to increased funding or resources that benefit organizations like Sertoma Center, where she is employed. This presents a clear conflict of interest as the bill could enhance the operational capacity or funding for her organization, directly impacting her financial interests.

Additionally, her position on the University of Tennessee College of Nursing Advisor Board may further intertwine her interests with the bill's implications. The bill's focus on health care and educational resources for a specific demographic could lead to initiatives that involve nursing education or health care services, potentially benefiting her role in the advisory capacity. This connection raises concerns about her ability to remain impartial in her legislative duties, as the outcomes of the bill could enhance her personal and professional standing within these organizations.

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