Bill > HB1293

This bill amends Tennessee's public records law by removing a specific sunset (expiration) provision in Section 10-7-503(a)(7)(C)(vi). Specifically, the bill eliminates the automatic repeal date of July 1, 2025, for a provision that allows government records custodians to seek legal injunctions against individuals who submit public records requests with the apparent intent of disrupting government operations. By removing the sunset clause, the authorization for records custodians to seek such injunctions becomes permanent, giving government agencies a continuing legal tool to prevent intentional disruption of public record access processes. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, which means the change will be implemented as soon as it is signed by the appropriate state official. This legislative action appears designed to provide a long-term mechanism for protecting government administrative functions from potentially frivolous or deliberately obstructive public records requests.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1293&ga=114