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TN HB1642
TN HB1642AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504, relative to the expiration dates of public records exceptions.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, deletes expiration dates for certain public record exemptions. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504, which deals with public records, by removing specific expiration dates from certain exemptions that allow certain public records to be kept confidential. In simpler terms, it means that some records that were previously only protected from public view for a limited time will now remain protected indefinitely, as their expiration dates have been eliminated. This change aims to provide more permanent protection for these particular types of public records.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 672 (on 04/13/2026)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1642&ga=114 | 01/14/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0672.pdf | 04/13/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1642 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1642.pdf | 01/17/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1642.pdf | 01/14/2026 |
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