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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a records custodian to ensure that the public disclosure of any report of the county medical examiner, toxicological report, or autopsy report complies with HIPAA in accordance with guidance developed by the department of health by rule, unless the document is subject to a subpoena or court order to the contrary. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 6; Title 63 and Title 68. [SB-2355]
As introduced, requires a records custodian to ensure that the public disclosure of any report of the county medical examiner, toxicological report, or autopsy report complies with HIPAA in accordance with guidance developed by the department of health by rule, unless the document is subject to a subpoena or court order to the contrary. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 6; Title 63 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Action Deferred In Senate Health And Welfare Committee To 12/1/2020 on 06/03/2020

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State (Alaska)
Alaska 31st Legislature

Establish State Lottery Board/lotteries [HB-239]
An Act establishing a state lottery; providing for participation in multi-state lotteries; establishing the Alaska State Lottery Board in the Department of Revenue; relating to confidentiality of information regarding lottery winners; requiring background investigations by the Department of Public Safety; and providing for an effective date.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Louise Stutes Cosponsor(s): Edgmon, Stutes on 02/14/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, changes from within three days to within three business days from date of inspection that a records custodian is required to notify the law enforcement officer whose personnel record is inspected. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-2562]
As introduced, changes from within three days to within three business days from date of inspection that a records custodian is required to notify the law enforcement officer whose personnel record is inspected. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a records custodian to ensure that the public disclosure of any report of the county medical examiner, toxicological report, or autopsy report complies with HIPAA in accordance with guidance developed by the department of health by rule, unless the document is subject to a subpoena or court order to the contrary. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 6; Title 63 and Title 68. [HB-2495]
As introduced, requires a records custodian to ensure that the public disclosure of any report of the county medical examiner, toxicological report, or autopsy report complies with HIPAA in accordance with guidance developed by the department of health by rule, unless the document is subject to a subpoena or court order to the contrary. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 6; Title 63 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Van Huss Reset On Final Cal. Of Calendar & Rules Committee on 06/11/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, prohibits a governmental entity from authorizing the destruction of public records subject to disclosure if the governmental entity knows the records are subject to a pending public record request submitted to the governmental entity. - Amends amend TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-2578]
As enacted, prohibits a governmental entity from authorizing the destruction of public records subject to disclosure if the governmental entity knows the records are subject to a pending public record request submitted to the governmental entity. - Amends amend TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 738 on 07/02/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, removes discretion for the registers, or other public officers whose duty it may be to keep an index of public records, to maintain separate indices for records maintained in the office of the county register; authorizes registers and such officers to maintain all indices by electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 2. [HB-2329]
As enacted, removes discretion for the registers, or other public officers whose duty it may be to keep an index of public records, to maintain separate indices for records maintained in the office of the county register; authorizes registers and such officers to maintain all indices by electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Crawford Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 798 on 07/22/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, protects from public disclosure the personal information of members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, 501(c) organizations. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [HB-2396]
As introduced, protects from public disclosure the personal information of members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, 501(c) organizations. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Assigned To S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee on 02/11/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, protects from public disclosure the personal information of members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, 501(c) organizations. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. [SB-2293]
As introduced, protects from public disclosure the personal information of members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, 501(c) organizations. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Janince Bowling Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 02/10/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires state agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions to post their email communications policies on their websites. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-2325]
As introduced, requires state agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions to post their email communications policies on their websites. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dennis Powers Ref. To Judiciary Committee on 02/25/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, prohibits a governmental entity from authorizing the destruction of public records subject to disclosure if the governmental entity knows the records are subject to a pending public record request submitted to the governmental entity. - Amends amend TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-2313]
As enacted, prohibits a governmental entity from authorizing the destruction of public records subject to disclosure if the governmental entity knows the records are subject to a pending public record request submitted to the governmental entity. - Amends amend TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Pub. Ch. 738 on 07/02/2020

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2020 Regular Session

Amends existing law to provide that certain records of the Public Defense Commission shall be exempt from disclosure. [SB-1284]
PUBLIC RECORDS -- Amends existing law to provide that certain records of the Public Defense Commission shall be exempt from disclosure.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Session Law Chapter Effective: on 03/16/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, permits a political subdivision to release the name or photograph of a minor victim of a criminal offense for the purpose of memorializing the victim in a memorial garden, if the custodial parent or legal guardian of the victim has consented to the release. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-2383]
As enacted, permits a political subdivision to release the name or photograph of a minor victim of a criminal offense for the purpose of memorializing the victim in a memorial garden, if the custodial parent or legal guardian of the victim has consented to the release. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 735 on 07/02/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, removes discretion for the registers, or other public officers whose duty it may be to keep an index of public records, to maintain separate indices for records maintained in the office of the county register; authorizes registers and such officers to maintain all indices by electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 2. [SB-2244]
As enacted, removes discretion for the registers, or other public officers whose duty it may be to keep an index of public records, to maintain separate indices for records maintained in the office of the county register; authorizes registers and such officers to maintain all indices by electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg Pub. Ch. 798 on 07/22/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, changes from within three days to within three business days from date of inspection that a records custodian is required to notify the law enforcement officer whose personnel record is inspected. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-2322]
As introduced, changes from within three days to within three business days from date of inspection that a records custodian is required to notify the law enforcement officer whose personnel record is inspected. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Eldridge P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/06/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, permits a political subdivision to release the name or photograph of a minor victim of a criminal offense for the purpose of memorializing the victim in a memorial garden, if the custodial parent or legal guardian of the victim has consented to the release. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [SB-2268]
As enacted, permits a political subdivision to release the name or photograph of a minor victim of a criminal offense for the purpose of memorializing the victim in a memorial garden, if the custodial parent or legal guardian of the victim has consented to the release. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Pub. Ch. 735 on 07/02/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, allows a state agency to disclose to another state agency the identity of any individual or organization the agency is investigating or pursuing a civil, administrative, or criminal matter against; requires a state governmental agency to disclose investigative records to another state agency upon written request. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504. [HB-2240]
As introduced, allows a state agency to disclose to another state agency the identity of any individual or organization the agency is investigating or pursuing a civil, administrative, or criminal matter against; requires a state governmental agency to disclose investigative records to another state agency upon written request. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Public Service & Employees Subcommittee Of State Committee on 03/11/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, allows a state agency to disclose to another state agency the identity of any individual or organization the agency is investigating or pursuing a civil, administrative, or criminal matter against; requires a state governmental agency to disclose investigative records to another state agency upon written request. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504. [SB-2171]
As introduced, allows a state agency to disclose to another state agency the identity of any individual or organization the agency is investigating or pursuing a civil, administrative, or criminal matter against; requires a state governmental agency to disclose investigative records to another state agency upon written request. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs Action Deferred In Senate State & Local Government Committee on 03/17/2020

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State (Alabama)
Alabama Regular Session 2020

Public records, to create a new Open Records Act, Secs. 36-12-40, 36-12-41 am'd. [SB-57]
Public records, to create a new Open Records Act, Secs. 36-12-40, 36-12-41 am'd.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Ward Read For The First Time And Referred To The Senate Committee On Governmental Affairs on 02/04/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, enhances requirements for public access to certain public records of governmental entities. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. [HB-2132]
As introduced, enhances requirements for public access to certain public records of governmental entities. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Taken Off Notice For Cal. In State Committee on 05/27/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, revises provisions governing confidentiality of certain documents held by the comptroller. - Amends TCA Title 10. [SB-2073]
As introduced, revises provisions governing confidentiality of certain documents held by the comptroller. - Amends TCA Title 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate State And Local Government Committee on 02/06/2020

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