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TN SB1970
TN SB1970AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public records.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, entitles an individual who is not a citizen of this state to inspect or receive a copy of any law enforcement record or report pertaining solely to that individual. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, which governs public records, to allow individuals who are not citizens of Tennessee to access certain law enforcement records pertaining solely to them. Previously, access to public records was generally restricted to Tennessee citizens. Under this new provision, any individual, regardless of their citizenship status, can inspect or obtain copies of law enforcement records or reports that are exclusively about them, such as arrest reports, incident reports, crash reports, or citations. To do so, they must submit a written request specifying the record, a copy of their government-issued photo identification, and a signed statement confirming the record is solely about them. This change does not permit the release of records that are already legally confidential. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Transmitted to Governor for action. (on 04/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1970&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1970 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0551.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0551 (13856) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1828.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1970 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1970.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1970.pdf |
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