Bill > HB0321

This bill modernizes Tennessee's legal code by standardizing the term "electronic transmission" across multiple titles and removing outdated references to fax and facsimile technologies. Specifically, the bill requires each department and agency in the executive branch to accept electronic transmissions of documents, and defines "electronic transmission" as any form of communication that creates a recordable, retrievable, and reproducible document through methods like email, electronic communication, and internet communication. The legislation updates numerous sections of Tennessee's legal code to replace specific mentions of fax, facsimile, and email with the more comprehensive term "electronic transmission," effectively streamlining communication methods across government agencies. The bill aims to promote more efficient document filing, reduce communication expenses and delays, and recognize the growing prevalence of electronic communication in business and government. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving state agencies and departments time to prepare for the updated communication standards.