Tennessee Legislature Concludes Session with Significant Legislation Passed

The Tennessee General Assembly wrapped up its session, passing a series of controversial bills including tax cuts, armed teachers, and criminal justice reforms.

Tennessee lawmakers concluded their session with the passage of a historic $1.9 billion tax break for businesses, but failed to pass consumer tax relief.
Legislation allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools was approved amid national debate and opposition from various sectors.
Governor Bill Lee is set to sign several bills, including those enhancing gun safety measures and extending the death penalty for child rapists.
New laws include significant court reforms, protections against artificial intelligence misuse in music, and increased funding for rural and mental health initiatives.
Several bills aimed at tightening control over educational and social issues, such as required political fetal development videos in schools and designating November as 'Christian Heritage Month.'