HB694 SB574 / Prohibits citizens from being deemed non-essential during state of emergency. - Tennessee Stands

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State Government – As introduced, prohibits a person, political subdivision, or public official, in connection with a state emergency, from categorizing or proclaiming by order, rule, or regulation that a lawful occupation is non-essential, or otherwise proclaiming by order, rule, or regulation that a lawful occupation is prohibited from operating based on what the lawful occupation is; specifies that a person harmed by a violation of the prohibition may bring a civil action for actual damages or declaratory relief.

Amends TCA Title 45; Title 47 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

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Bill Sponsors

Rep. Monty Fritts

House District 32

Sen. Mark Pody

Senate District 17

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