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TN SB1720
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ferrell Haile
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AI Summary
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Addresses on nominating petitions for judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender positions are made confidential and exempt from public inspection
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Application materials submitted by individuals seeking employment with any governmental entity are classified as confidential records not open to public inspection
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Exceptions to the employment application confidentiality exist under § 10-7-503(f), which typically allows disclosure of certain information about finalists for positions
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public records.
Public Records
Last Action
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026