Bill > SB1292

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-1-1709, to provide legal protection for state employees who are involved in publishing taxpayer information on the state revenue department's website. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection that protects officers and employees from criminal prosecution, penalties, or dismissal from employment if they act in good faith when disclosing certain taxpayer names related to franchise tax refunds, as required by a specific statute (§ 67-4-2122(a)(8)). The bill ensures that state employees cannot be punished for following the existing legal requirement to publish these taxpayer names on the department's website in June 2025. By including the "good faith" qualifier, the legislation provides a safeguard for employees who are simply complying with the established legal mandate, preventing potential legal or professional repercussions for performing their required duties. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1292&ga=114