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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
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, generally makes the addresses on a nominating petition for the office of judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender confidential; clarifies that such addresses may be made open to public inspection upon the request of a candidate or law enforcement authority in anticipation of, or as part of, a contest of candidacy or contest of election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to make certain information confidential, specifically the addresses of individuals listed on nominating petitions for judges, chancellors, district attorneys general, and public defenders, meaning these addresses will no longer be publicly accessible unless requested by a candidate or law enforcement for specific legal reasons, and requires those requesting this information to certify their reason under oath.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 829 (on 05/04/2026)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
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=HB1659&ga=114 | 01/14/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0829.pdf | 05/04/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA1100 (17037) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3156.pdf | 04/08/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1659 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1100.pdf | 04/08/2026 |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB1720 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0940.pdf | 03/31/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0746 (14365) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3100.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1720 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0746.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0746 (14365) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2612.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1659 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1659.pdf | 01/18/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1659.pdf | 01/14/2026 |
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