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HB 935

County Government - As enacted, authorizes a county that has adopted the County Purchasing Law of 1957 to require a competitive bid process for insurance brokerage services. - Amends TCA Title 5 and Title 12, Chapter 3, Part 12.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jerome Moon

Tennessee counties can now require competitive bidding for insurance brokerage services, potentially lowering costs through open procurement competition.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 381
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Bill Summary · HB 935

Legislative bill overview

HB 935 authorizes Tennessee counties that operate under the County Purchasing Law of 1957 to require competitive bidding for insurance brokerage services. The bill amends state law to establish a formal procurement process for this specific service category, giving counties greater control over how they select insurance brokers.

Why is this important

Insurance brokerage services represent significant county expenditures, and competitive bidding can potentially reduce costs and improve service quality through open competition. This change provides counties with standardized procurement authority for a service type that may have previously lacked clear purchasing guidelines, promoting transparency and fiscal accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of applicability: The requirement only applies to counties using the County Purchasing Law of 1957, creating inconsistent standards across Tennessee counties with different purchasing frameworks
  • Industry impact: Insurance brokers may face increased competition and administrative burden from expanded bidding requirements, potentially affecting smaller firms unable to compete with larger operations
  • Implementation details: The bill does not specify bidding thresholds, evaluation criteria, or exemptions, leaving counties to develop their own standards without statewide consistency

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

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