Senate Bill 1254 proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the management of the Cotton Museum. The bill stipulates that, subject to approval by the state building commission, the state will engage in good faith negotiations to transfer the management and control of the Cotton Museum to the state museum. This management will be conducted by the Douglas Henry State Museum Commission in collaboration with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not constitute an appropriation of funds, meaning that no funds can be obligated or spent under this act unless they are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, in consideration of public welfare.