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TN SB1721
TN SB1721AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the general assembly.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes the chair of a committee of the general assembly to require an executive branch employee to take an oath prior to testifying before the committee subject to the penalty of perjury; authorizes the chair of a committee or the executive director of fiscal review to require any documentation submitted by such employee for the purpose of evaluating the merits of a legislative measure or generating a fiscal note to submit an affidavit with such documentation attesting to the accuracy of the information subject to the penalty of perjury. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning the general assembly, allows committee chairs to require executive branch employees to take an oath before testifying, making any false statements subject to the penalty of perjury, which is a serious crime involving lying under oath. Additionally, the bill empowers committee chairs or the executive director of the fiscal review committee to require these employees to submit an affidavit, a sworn written statement, attesting to the accuracy of any documentation provided to evaluate legislative measures or generate fiscal notes, also punishable by perjury if found to be false with intent to deceive. The bill outlines a process for notifying legislative leaders if an employee is suspected of submitting false information, potentially leading to prosecution by a district attorney general, and classifies perjury under this new law as a Class C misdemeanor, a less severe criminal offense.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1721&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1721 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1721.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1721.pdf |
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