SB2219

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to juvenile court data.

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SB2219 amends Tennessee juvenile court data access to limit who can inspect petitions and orders.

SB2219 modifies Tennessee Code to restrict access to juvenile court petitions and orders in delinquency or unruly proceedings. Access is limited to judges, magistrates, officers, professional staff, district attorneys, public defenders, and their assistants, when acting in their official capacity. The act emphasizes confidentiality and prohibits the disclosure of information except as permitted by law. This change takes effect January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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1 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 29

Pub. Ch. 805

Apr 29

Effective date(s) 01/01/2027

Apr 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.