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TN HB1659

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jerome Moon

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Addresses on nominating petitions for judges, chancellors, district attorneys general, and public defenders are made confidential and exempt from public inspection

  • Employment application materials submitted to government entities are made confidential, with an exception for certain records under § 10-7-503(f)

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections 2-5-102 and 10-7-504(f)(1) governing public records access

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public records.

Public Records

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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