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TN HB0159

TN HB0159
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 12; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to privacy.


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
04/12/2021
Crossed Over
04/26/2021
Passed
05/06/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2021

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Personal Privacy Protection Act," which prohibits the release of certain personal information by a public agency, makes certain personal information confidential and not an open record, and creates a civil cause of action and criminal offense for violations. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 12; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Personal Privacy Protection Act," prohibits public agencies from releasing or requiring the disclosure of certain personal information, such as the names and details of members, supporters, volunteers, or donors of entities exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. It establishes exceptions, such as for law enforcement investigations, court orders, and certain state audits or eligibility verifications. The bill also creates a Class B misdemeanor for knowing violations and exempts institutions of higher education and national securities associations from its requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 10/1/2021 (on 06/01/2021)

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