Bill > HB0604

This bill amends Tennessee law to provide new rules for the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) regarding access to and handling of records related to accidents involving alcoholic beverages. Specifically, the bill requires law enforcement agencies to provide records about accidents and the individuals involved to the ABC upon request, with strict confidentiality provisions. The ABC is now mandated to keep these records confidential and cannot release them to the public, though they can be used in regulatory hearings under protected conditions. Additionally, the bill expands the ABC's investigative powers, allowing the commission to investigate violations related to alcoholic beverages, including those connected to motor vehicle accidents. The commission can now summon witnesses, request information, and subpoena documentation as part of its investigations. The new provisions aim to enhance the ABC's ability to regulate and investigate alcohol-related incidents while maintaining the privacy of individuals involved in such records. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0604&ga=114