SB1720 amends Tennessee public records laws to protect the addresses of certain judicial and law enforcement candidates and applicants.
SB1720 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7, to enhance privacy protections for certain public records. Specifically, it designates the addresses on nominating petitions for judges, chancellors, district attorneys general, and public defenders as confidential, exempting them from public inspection. Additionally, it modifies the confidentiality of application materials submitted by individuals seeking employment with the state, ensuring these materials remain private unless otherwise specified. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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