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Consumer Protection - Transfers regulatory functions, regarding tagging requirements for certain bedding materials, from the department of health to the division of consumer affairs within the department of commerce and insurance. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 15, Part 2.

Fiscal Summary for *SB0137

State Expenditures - Net Impact - Not Significant


Bill Summary for *SB0137

This bill transfers regulatory functions regarding tagging requirements for mattresses and bedding from the department of health to the division of consumer affairs within the department of commerce and insurance. This bill also clarifies that any violation of the present law prohibition against offering comfort exchange policies to mattress buyers is subject to the penalties and remedies provided under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, including treble damages.
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Latest Actions
  • 02/28/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm.
  • 02/27/2007 - Placed on Senate C,L&A Comm. Calendar for 2/27/2007
  • 02/07/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate C,L&A Comm.
  • 02/05/2007 - Introduced, Passed first consideration
  • 01/26/2007 - Filed for Introduction
Bill Text
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SB0137 Bill Text PDF10/27/2007

Fiscal Notes
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SB0137 Fiscal Notes PDF10/27/2007