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TN SB0178

TN SB0178
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to public meetings.

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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/30/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires a local governing body subject to the open meetings laws to reserve a period of public comment to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on any matter germane to the jurisdiction of the governing body, regardless of whether the matter is listed on the agenda for the meeting. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44.

AI Summary

This bill requires local governing bodies in Tennessee, which are defined as the governing bodies of cities, towns, counties, school districts, and other local political subdivisions (but not state agencies), to set aside a specific time during their public meetings for public comment. This comment period must allow citizens to speak on matters that are relevant to the items already listed on the meeting's agenda, as well as on any other topic that falls within the jurisdiction of that local governing body, even if it's not on the agenda. This amendment aims to increase public participation and transparency in local government meetings.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 620 (on 03/30/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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