SB1970 amends Tennessee's public records law to allow non-citizens to access law enforcement records pertaining to themselves.
SB1970 amends Tennessee's public records law to allow non-citizens to inspect or receive copies of law enforcement records that pertain solely to them, such as arrest reports, incident reports, crash reports, or citations. To access these records, non-citizens must submit a written request identifying the specific record, a copy of a valid government-issued photo identification, and a signed affidavit affirming that the record pertains solely to them. This change does not authorize the release of records that are otherwise confidential by law. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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