Senate Bill 180, sponsored by Roberts, amends the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act in Tennessee by ensuring that all permanent rules filed with the Secretary of State on or after January 1, 2024, which are set to expire on June 30, 2025, will not expire as previously scheduled. Instead, these rules will remain in effect until they are either repealed or amended by the relevant rulemaking agency or superseded by a legislative enactment. This provision aims to provide continuity and stability for rules that are currently in effect.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the continued effectiveness of these rules does not apply if they conflict with any legislative enactment outside of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. The act also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the bill is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.