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TN HB1890
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Hemmer
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AI Summary
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State governmental entities must disclose records and information to General Assembly members to evaluate compliance with state laws and assess whether laws need modification
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Legislators may submit written requests for records after receiving written inquiries about law compliance or potential law changes, and must provide information to help locate the requested records
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Members must sign a confidentiality form acknowledging state and federal privacy laws and penalties for unauthorized disclosure before reviewing records
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All records must remain in the governmental entity's possession during review; requests for additional records require discussion between the member and the entity about disclosure circumstances
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5, relative to legislative access to records.
General Assembly
Last Action
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026