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TN HB2616
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Hill
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AI Summary
- Authorizes governing bodies to conduct executive sessions without public notice to interview applicants for director-level staff positions
- Requires all hiring decisions to be deliberated and voted on in open, publicly noticed meetings rather than in executive session
- Limits executive session attendance to governing body members, relevant invited staff, and job applicants
- Allows job applicants to request their application materials remain confidential during the hiring process
- Makes the selected applicant's interview recording and application subject to public records requests, while unsuccessful applicants' materials remain confidential upon request
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to executive sessions for consideration of employment by a governing body.
Open Meetings
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Service Subcommittee3/11/2026
State & Local Government2/5/2026
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