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SB 2132

Administrative Procedure (UAPA) - As enacted, generally establishes that permanent rules filed in the office of the secretary of state on or after January 1, 2025, that are in effect on the effective date of this act, and that are scheduled for expiration on June 30, 2026, do not expire on June 30, 2026, but remain in effect until repealed or amended by subsequent rule of the appropriate rulemaking agency or until otherwise superseded by legislative enactment. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Jackson

Bill prevents automatic expiration of Tennessee administrative rules scheduled to sunset June 30, 2026, keeping them indefinitely in effect until agencies or legislature actively change them.

Pub. Ch. 851
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Bill Summary · SB 2132

Legislative bill overview

SB 2132 extends the lifespan of permanent administrative rules that were set to expire on June 30, 2026. Rather than allowing these rules to automatically expire, the bill keeps them in effect indefinitely until agencies actively repeal, amend, or replace them through new rulemaking or the legislature supersedes them through new law.

Why is this important

This addresses a significant regulatory sunset provision that would have affected numerous state administrative rules across multiple agencies. The bill prevents potential disruption to government operations and regulatory frameworks by eliminating a mass expiration date, though it shifts the burden from automatic review to active agency action for rule changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory accountability: Automatic expiration dates force periodic review of rules; this bill removes that mechanism, potentially allowing outdated rules to persist without regular scrutiny
  • Legislative intent: The original sunset provision likely reflected deliberate policy choices; extending rules without a new sunset date represents a permanent shift in rulemaking authority
  • Agency discretion: The bill grants agencies significant power to maintain existing rules indefinitely without triggering mandatory reauthorization processes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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