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TN HB2141
TN HB2141AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1, relative to the confidentiality of intercollegiate athletics program records.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits, until July 1, 2033, public disclosure of certain commercial contracts entered into in furtherance of an intercollegiate athletics program; extends the prohibition on public disclosure of certain records containing information relating to game or player integrity beyond July 1, 2026; clarifies that protecting certain intercollegiate athletics program records from disclosure does not create any private right of action or basis for any injunctive or equitable relief, except for certain claims made by a business. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee law regarding the confidentiality of records related to intercollegiate athletics programs at public higher education institutions. It prohibits the public disclosure of certain commercial contracts entered into for these programs until July 1, 2033, and extends the existing prohibition on disclosing records concerning game or player integrity beyond July 1, 2026. The bill clarifies that these confidentiality provisions do not grant individuals or entities a private right to sue or seek court orders to prevent disclosure, with a specific exception allowing businesses to seek relief if disclosure would harm their competitive economic advantage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2141&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2141 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2141.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2141.pdf |
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