HB1862

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

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
State & Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE PUBLIC SERVICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

5 Yea

DRRRR

0 Nay

History

Apr 8

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar

Apr 7

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026