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TN HB1659
TN HB1659AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public records.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, makes the addresses on a nominating petition for the office of judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender confidential; makes the application materials submitted by an individual when seeking employment with a governmental entity confidential. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill makes two key changes to Tennessee law regarding public records. First, it amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 2-5-102 to declare that the addresses provided on nominating petitions for specific elected judicial and legal positions, including judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender, are confidential and will not be accessible to the public, overriding the general public records law. Second, it amends TCA Section 10-7-504(f)(1) to make application materials submitted by individuals seeking employment with a governmental entity confidential, with an exception for information that must be disclosed under TCA Section 10-7-503(f). These changes aim to protect personal information in specific contexts related to political candidacy and government employment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1659&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1659 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1659.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1659.pdf |
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