HB2212

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 47, relative to personal data.

Introduced·2/2/26
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Tennessee HB2212 amends state laws to prohibit state agencies and local governments from purchasing personal data without a warrant.

Tennessee HB2212 amends various titles of the Tennessee Code to introduce the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act." This act prohibits state agencies and local governmental entities from knowingly purchasing, licensing, or obtaining personal information or sensitive data from controllers without a warrant, as required by law. Exceptions include obtaining data to prevent imminent danger to an individual or the public, with the individual's written consent, or if required by federal law or court order.

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History

Mar 25

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

House

Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/25/2026

Mar 18

House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026