HB2168

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

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2168 amends public records laws to exempt certain information related to executions from public disclosure.

Tennessee HB2168 modifies the state's public records laws to ensure that specific information related to executions remains confidential. The bill exempts the names of individuals directly involved in carrying out a death sentence from public disclosure. It also mandates that the residential and office telephone numbers, social security numbers, and tax identification numbers of officers and employees of drug suppliers and contractors used by the supplier are confidential.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 18

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

Feb 10

House

Sponsor(s) Added.