TN SB2417

Kratom

Introduced Senate Mark Pody (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB2417 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 182 of them sponsored by Mark Pody.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of Senator Mark Pody's personal financial interests reveals no direct overlaps with the subject matter of SB2417, the Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act. Pody's primary occupation as an insurance agent and his ownership of Pody & Associates do not intersect with the drug safety and pharmaceutical areas that the bill addresses. Additionally, his involvement in real estate and various estate executor roles does not suggest any financial stake in the kratom industry or related health care costs. Therefore, there is minimal risk of personal financial gain influencing his sponsorship of this bill.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Insurance Agent — AI-researched
Employer Owner of Pody & Associates — TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Pody & Associates — TN Legislature bio
Employer INSURANCE — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer SOCIAL SECURITY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer REAL ESTATE Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer FARM — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION OWNER from Jan 2002 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CYNTHIA PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Mar 2021 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RICHARD MORRIS PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Jan 2023 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION — TN Ethics Commission
Asset RENTAL PROPERTY — TN Ethics Commission

Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB2417?

TN SB2417 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB2417?

Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SB2417.