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This bill, known as the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," makes it a Class B misdemeanor for officers, employees, or contractors of a state agency or local governmental entity (which includes entities like municipalities, counties, school districts, and utility districts) to knowingly buy, license, or otherwise obtain personal information or sensitive data about an individual from a data controller when a warrant is legally required for such access. This aims to prevent government entities from circumventing the warrant requirement, which is a protection under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, by purchasing data instead. However, the bill provides exceptions, allowing such data acquisition without a warrant if it's necessary to respond to an emergency, prevent imminent danger to life or the public, if the individual gives express written consent, or if required by federal law or a court order. The definitions for "controller," "personal information," and "sensitive data" are aligned with existing state consumer protection laws.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2395&ga=114