HB1862 amends Tennessee law to protect the personally identifying information of elected state and local officials from public inspection.

HB1862 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7, to classify the personally identifying information of elected state and local public officials as confidential. This information, which includes details such as home addresses and phone numbers, is not open for public inspection. The bill specifies that this confidentiality does not limit access by law enforcement, courts, or other governmental agencies performing official functions, nor does it close any personnel records currently open under state law. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

HB1862 amends Tennessee law to protect the personally identifying information of elected state and local officials from public inspection.

HB1862 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7, to classify the personally identifying information of elected state and local public officials as confidential. This information, which includes details such as home addresses and phone numbers, is not open for public inspection. The bill specifies that this confidentiality does not limit access by law enforcement, courts, or other governmental agencies performing official functions, nor does it close any personnel records currently open under state law. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.