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TN HB1911

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Non-Tennessee citizens may request law enforcement records pertaining solely to themselves, including arrest reports, incident reports, crash reports, and citations

  • Requesters must submit a written request identifying the specific record, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a signed affidavit affirming the record pertains only to them

  • Creates an exception to existing Tennessee law that limits public records access to state citizens

  • Does not authorize release of records that are otherwise confidential under law

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Public Records

Last Action

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/4/2026
Public Service Subcommittee2/11/2026
State & Local Government2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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