Gov. Bill Lee calls for special session for TN General Assembly to meet next Monday

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called lawmakers back to the state capitol for a special session to address issues related to COVID-19 and laws governing the Capitol grounds.

Topics in the special session that will be discussed includes extending COVID-19 liability protections, expanding telehealth services, and laws around the capitol grounds and surrounding areas that have been the subject to vandalism, and unlawful overnight camping.

“As COVID-19 continues to present unique challenges, we feel it is in the best interest of the state to convene a special session to address liability protections and telehealth,” said Gov. Lee. “I thank Lt. Gov. McNally and Speaker Sexton for their continued partnership as we work towards an efficient, productive assembly.”

“I agree with Gov. Lee’s decision to call a special session,” said House Speaker Cameron Sexton. “We are looking forward to coming back and finishing the people’s business to increase access to tele-health services, and to protect businesses, churches, academic and health facilities from baseless lawsuits during the ongoing pandemic. I am very appreciative of the call to strengthen existing laws against those who deface property, who escalate peaceful protests into acts of aggression and those who seek violence towards law enforcement and judicial members. The House is committed to working with Gov. Lee and his administration, as well as Lt. Gov. McNally and the Senate to safely, efficiently, and effectively address these timely issues for the benefit of Tennessee and Tennesseans.”

Lawmakers convene in Nashville next Monday.

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