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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from denying access to records available for public inspection because a governmental entity is involved in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding or contemplating involvement in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding, provided that such records were in existence and available for public inspection prior to initiation or contemplation of the litigation or proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-1604]
As introduced, prohibits governmental entities from denying access to records available for public inspection because a governmental entity is involved in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding or contemplating involvement in civil litigation or a criminal proceeding, provided that such records were in existence and available for public inspection prior to initiation or contemplation of the litigation or proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero P2c, Ref. To S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 02/24/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, designates, as confidential records, certain information submitted to local industrial development corporations by applicant seeking PILOT benefits. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [SB-1583]
As introduced, designates, as confidential records, certain information submitted to local industrial development corporations by applicant seeking PILOT benefits. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson P2c, Ref. To S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 02/24/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes certain persons arrested for or charged with misdemeanor offenses, while protesting or challenging the legalization or performance of abortion procedures, to petition for destruction of public records pertaining to such arrests or charges. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101. [SB-1421]
As introduced, authorizes certain persons arrested for or charged with misdemeanor offenses, while protesting or challenging the legalization or performance of abortion procedures, to petition for destruction of public records pertaining to such arrests or charges. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/24/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, removes confidentiality of certain nonprofit entity records concerning contractors. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 10. [SB-1399]
As introduced, removes confidentiality of certain nonprofit entity records concerning contractors. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell Action Def. In S. S&l Govt. Comm. To 4/19/2011 on 04/12/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of each entity subject to public records to inform employees and appointees about the requirements of state law concerning public records and the entities' policies for administering public records statutes. - Amends TCA Title 10. [SB-1247]
As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of each entity subject to public records to inform employees and appointees about the requirements of state law concerning public records and the entities' policies for administering public records statutes. - Amends TCA Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S&l Govt Com. on 03/04/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a local government's legislative body to designate certain records as proprietary information, and thereby not subject to public records law. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-1168]
As introduced, authorizes a local government's legislative body to designate certain records as proprietary information, and thereby not subject to public records law. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris P2c, Ref. To S. S&l Govt. Comm. on 02/23/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, provides that all records filed with, created by or in the possession of the court of the judiciary or the office of investigative counsel be maintained by the administrative office of the courts for at least eight years from the date of creation or receipt and that maintenance of the records does not change their status as a public or confidential record. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17, Chapter 5 and Title 39, Chapter 16. [SB-1097]
As introduced, provides that all records filed with, created by or in the possession of the court of the judiciary or the office of investigative counsel be maintained by the administrative office of the courts for at least eight years from the date of creation or receipt and that maintenance of the records does not change their status as a public or confidential record. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17, Chapter 5 and Title 39, Chapter 16.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes expunction of records of certain persons convicted of simple possession before age 21. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1. [SB-1059]
As introduced, authorizes expunction of records of certain persons convicted of simple possession before age 21. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, makes all records pertaining to licensure or registration by owners of security systems held or kept by a governmental entity confidential; includes all information, photos, presentations, schematics and surveys. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-822]
As enacted, makes all records pertaining to licensure or registration by owners of security systems held or kept by a governmental entity confidential; includes all information, photos, presentations, schematics and surveys. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 168 on 05/10/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, clarifies that auditee records, intra-agency and interagency communications, draft reports, schedules, notes, memoranda and other records relating to an audit or investigation are confidential and not open for public inspection. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 3 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [SB-750]
As enacted, clarifies that auditee records, intra-agency and interagency communications, draft reports, schedules, notes, memoranda and other records relating to an audit or investigation are confidential and not open for public inspection. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 3 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Pub. Ch. 151 on 05/10/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, allows Anderson County register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents maintained on computers; also allows register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents at request of certain persons if practicable. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-515. [SB-553]
As enacted, allows Anderson County register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents maintained on computers; also allows register of deeds to redact social security numbers on recorded documents at request of certain persons if practicable. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-515.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 256 on 05/25/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires chief administrative officer of custodial agency to sign records request response form if furnishing records will take more than 10 days and include statement as to why it will take more than 10 days. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-3799]
As introduced, requires chief administrative officer of custodial agency to sign records request response form if furnishing records will take more than 10 days and include statement as to why it will take more than 10 days. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Tindell P2c, Ref. To State & Local Government Committee on 02/02/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, clarifies that requests for copies to records custodian may be sent electronically. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-3480]
As introduced, clarifies that requests for copies to records custodian may be sent electronically. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Watson P2c, Ref. To State & Local Government Committee on 02/01/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, defines "state law" to be Tennessee statutes, rules and case law for purposes of the provision in the public records law exempting any records from disclosure that are confidential under "state law." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-3315]
As introduced, defines "state law" to be Tennessee statutes, rules and case law for purposes of the provision in the public records law exempting any records from disclosure that are confidential under "state law." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Sargent Assigned To S/c S&lg Subcommittee on 02/01/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that any records obtained by or disclosed to a municipality or county by a holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority or any other cable or video service provider for the purpose of an audit or review will be confidential and not subject to the open records laws. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 59, Part 3 and Section 10-7-504. [HB-3053]
As enacted, specifies that any records obtained by or disclosed to a municipality or county by a holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority or any other cable or video service provider for the purpose of an audit or review will be confidential and not subject to the open records laws. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 59, Part 3 and Section 10-7-504.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve McDaniel Pub. Ch. 651 on 04/04/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, specifically includes provider-specific prescribing data within the confidentiality granted to medical records. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 2. [HB-2503]
As introduced, specifically includes provider-specific prescribing data within the confidentiality granted to medical records. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 2.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bob Ramsey Assigned To S/c Hhr Subcommittee on 01/24/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, classifies as confidential the due diligence materials submitted by a company to the department of economic and community development; confidentiality applies until such time as the provider of the material no longer requires its confidentiality. - Amends TCA Section 4-3-730. [HB-2345]
As introduced, classifies as confidential the due diligence materials submitted by a company to the department of economic and community development; confidentiality applies until such time as the provider of the material no longer requires its confidentiality. - Amends TCA Section 4-3-730.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick Held On Desk. on 03/01/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a local government's legislative body to designate certain records as proprietary information, and thereby not subject to public records law. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-2271]
As introduced, authorizes a local government's legislative body to designate certain records as proprietary information, and thereby not subject to public records law. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c S&lg Subcommittee Of State & Local Government Committee on 03/21/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, removes confidentiality of certain nonprofit entity records concerning contractors. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 10. [HB-2086]
As introduced, removes confidentiality of certain nonprofit entity records concerning contractors. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Shipley Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c S&lg Subcommittee Of State & Local Government Committee on 04/13/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, allows the next-of-kin of a patient in a state hospital to access the records of such patient if the patient has been deceased more than 10 years and the records are more than 50 years old. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-2048]
As introduced, allows the next-of-kin of a patient in a state hospital to access the records of such patient if the patient has been deceased more than 10 years and the records are more than 50 years old. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Miller Withdrawn. on 03/01/2012

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