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TN SB2219
TN SB2219AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to juvenile court data.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, deems that only certain people may access delinquency or unruly proceeding petitions and orders, including a judge, magistrate, officer, or professional staff of a court with juvenile jurisdiction; district attorneys general and assistant district attorneys; and public defenders and assistant public defenders. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, to restrict access to petitions and orders filed in juvenile court concerning delinquency (acts that would be a crime if committed by an adult) or unruly behavior (acts that are against the law only for minors). Specifically, it clarifies that only a select group of individuals can view these sensitive documents, including judges, magistrates, court officers, and professional court staff involved with juvenile cases, as well as district attorneys general and their assistants, and public defenders and their assistants, when acting in their official capacities and dealing with matters involving a child. The bill also emphasizes that these authorized individuals are prohibited from sharing the information they access, except as allowed by other laws. This change aims to balance the need for transparency with the protection of minors' privacy in the juvenile justice system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enrolled and ready for signatures (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2219&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2219 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0637.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0637 (14201) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1981.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2219 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2219.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2219.pdf |
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