SB1116

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 68, relative to records.

Complete·5/13/25

Extends the time limit for responding to records requests from 45 to 60 days.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 68, to change the time limit for responding to records requests from 45 to 60 days. The change applies to all public bodies and agencies within the state. The new time frame takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Pub. Ch. 393

May 13, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/05/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.