SB2395

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
Draft Text

SB2395 prohibits state agencies and local governmental entities from purchasing personal information or sensitive data without a warrant.

SB2395 amends Tennessee law to prohibit state agencies and local governmental entities from knowingly purchasing, licensing, or obtaining personal information or sensitive data without a warrant. The act defines "personal information" and "sensitive data" and specifies exceptions, including obtaining data to respond to emergency calls, prevent imminent danger, with consent, or as required by federal law. Violations are classified as a Class B misdemeanor.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 24

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

Mar 24

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026