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TN HJR0841

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding a new Section 37 to Article I of the Tennessee Constitution establishing an "individual and fundamental right to privacy" as "a necessary part of a free society"

  • Requires approval by majority vote in both chambers of the 114th General Assembly, with yeas and nays recorded in the journals

  • Refers the proposed amendment to the 115th General Assembly for further consideration, as required by Tennessee's constitutional amendment process

  • Mandates publication of the proposed amendment on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly to comply with Article XI, Section 3 of the Tennessee Constitution

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article I of the Constitution of Tennessee to establish the right to privacy.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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