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TN HB0870
TN HB0870AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to confidential records.
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes from confidential to a public record the identity of an entity that compounds, distributes, or manufactures the drugs obtained and used by the department of correction to carry out an execution by lethal injection; declares the names of persons involved in carrying out a sentence of death are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, to change the confidentiality status of certain records related to the execution of death sentences. Specifically, it declares that the identity of entities that compound, distribute, or manufacture the drugs used for lethal injections is not confidential and is open to public inspection. However, the personal information (such as addresses and social security numbers) of officers and employees of these entities is confidential. The bill also requires transparency around payments made to individuals or entities involved in the execution process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in State Government Committee (on 03/08/2023)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0870&ga=113 | 01/31/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0870 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0870.pdf | 02/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB0870.pdf | 01/31/2023 |
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