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TN HB2346
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Torrey Harris
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AI Summary
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Consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from reporting non-conviction records (arrests, pending charges, dismissed cases, diversions) to employers, landlords, or licensing agencies for background checks
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Exceptions allow reporting of pending charges for "excluded offenses" including theft, fraud, financial crimes, embezzlement, forgery, murder, aggravated homicide, and violent conduct related to job safety
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Background check agencies may only report criminal charges that resulted in a guilty verdict or guilty plea
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Employers retain the right to interview candidates, ask about relevant job-related conduct, and require federally-mandated licensing background checks
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 50; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 71, relative to the Fair Background Check and Due Process Act.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026