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State Representative, 79th District
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Brock MartinOfficial portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Brock Martin

Candidate for State Representative, 79th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; chiropractic physician
Lives in
Huntingdon
Campaign website
brockmartinfortn.com

In his second House term (113th-114th General Assemblies) representing District 79 (parts of Carroll, Gibson and Henderson counties) and chair of the House Health Subcommittee. A chiropractic physician who co-owns Southern Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Huntingdon.

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Photo: Official portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation ActIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB0874 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 368).

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Brock Martin, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0874 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “Tennessee Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act”
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Education

  • Sponsored law letting private autism therapists serve students at schoolIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB2327 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 1112), for students with autism spectrum disorder or developmental delays.

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Brock Martin, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB2327 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “to allow a private pay provider who is under contract with a parent or legal guardian of a student with autism spectrum disorder”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports limited government intervention to help businesses thrive

    Brock Martin for State Representative

    Campaign website · Brock Martin for State Representative · brockmartinfortn.com

    “I know that when government intervention is limited, it allows for businesses to thrive.”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored law removing penalty caps for pharmacy benefit managersIn office

    Prime sponsor of HB1244 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted (Public Chapter 446).

    Legislation sponsored by Representative Brock Martin, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB1244 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “removes the aggregate penalty limits for violations of law concerning pharmacy benefits managers”
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