Bill > HB0460

This bill establishes a new process in Tennessee law allowing individuals to file a complaint with the secretary of state if their name or address appears on an official document without their consent. The complaint must include detailed information such as a description of the document, the complainant's contact details, known information about the business entity and individuals involved, and a sworn statement affirming the complaint's good faith. Once a complaint is filed, the secretary of state will notify the business entity and provide them 21 business days to respond. If no response is received, the allegations in the complaint are deemed admitted. The secretary of state will then review the complaint and response, and if clear and convincing evidence shows the name or address was included without consent, the secretary can void the business record. The bill provides for written notice of decisions, allows judicial review of the secretary's decision, and specifies that no filing fee will be refunded if a filing is voided. Complaints and responses will be considered public records, and the law will take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill aims to provide a mechanism for individuals to challenge unauthorized inclusions of their personal information in official business documents.