HB1797

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-110, relative to public meetings.

Complete·4/28/26

HB1797 amends Tennessee's public meetings law to include local education agencies and other local governing bodies with decision-making or funding.

HB1797 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-110, to expand the definition of public bodies subject to the state's open meetings law. The bill adds local education agencies and other local governing bodies that can make binding decisions or appropriate funds to the list of entities required to hold public meetings. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 28

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 699

Mar 30

House

Comp. SB subst.

Mar 30

House

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