Bill > SB1720

This bill makes specific information confidential under Tennessee law, which governs public records. Specifically, it amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 2-5-102 to declare that the addresses provided on nominating petitions for certain elected officials, including judges, chancellors, district attorneys general, and public defenders, are confidential and cannot be accessed by the public. The only exceptions are if a candidate themselves requests their own information or if a law enforcement authority needs it for an election-related legal challenge. The bill also amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, which deals with public records, to make application materials submitted by individuals seeking employment with government entities confidential.