HB1659

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public records.

Complete·5/4/26

Tennessee HB1659 amends public records laws to protect the addresses of certain judicial and law enforcement nominees and applicants.

Tennessee HB1659 amends the state's public records laws to enhance privacy protections. It makes the addresses on nominating petitions for judges, chancellors, district attorneys general, and public defenders confidential, exempting them from public inspection. Additionally, it adds a new provision to protect the addresses of individuals applying for employment with the state, ensuring these addresses are not open to public scrutiny. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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History

May 4

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 829

Apr 14

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 14

House

Comp. SB subst.