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TN SB0977
TN SB0977AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to confidential records.
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
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's public records law to change the confidentiality of certain information related to the execution of sentences by lethal injection. Specifically, it makes the identity of entities that compound, distribute, or manufacture the drugs used in executions a public record, while keeping the names of individuals involved in carrying out executions confidential. The bill also requires disclosure of payments made to contractors involved in executions, with certain personal information remaining confidential.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to first calendar of 2024 (on 03/14/2023)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0977&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/SB0977.pdf | 01/31/2023 |
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