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signed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1876: Public Records - As enacted, specifies that certain bank account information of individuals held by a state agency is confidential. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504.

SB 1876 clarifies that specific bank account details held by Tennessee state agencies must be kept confidential. It directly affects state agencies managing financial records by requiring them to protect information like debit card numbers, PINs, account numbers, routing numbers, and associated personal identifiers (including tax ID numbers and addresses). The bill amends Tennessee law to explicitly list these types of financial data as confidential, preventing their disclosure under public records requests. This change ensures greater privacy for individuals' banking information held by state entities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects sensitive financial data confidentiality (account numbers, PINs, tax IDs), directly advancing data privacy safeguards under technology policy.95% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 1641: Secretary of State - As enacted, requires the secretary of state to omit from each annual publication of agency information mailing addresses and telephone numbers of agency members. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-604.

SB 1641 amends Tennessee law (TCA Section 10-7-604) to require the Secretary of State to exclude personal mailing addresses and telephone numbers of agency members from annual publications of agency information. This directly affects state agency members by protecting their personal contact details, which the bill designates as confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The key mechanism is a procedural change: the Secretary of State must omit these personal details when compiling and publishing annual agency data, effective July 1, 2026. The bill does not alter agency operations or create new programs, solely modifying how contact information is handled in public records.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects personal data privacy by mandating exclusion of agency members' contact details from public publications, directly aligning with data privacy indicators in the topic description.90% confidence

signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2041: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As enacted, creates a civil action for individuals who are the subject of an intimate image that is intentionally disclosed without the individual's consent under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

SB 2041 creates a civil lawsuit for individuals whose intimate images (such as photos or videos of private areas or sexual activity) are shared without consent. Victims can sue for monetary damages - including up to $150,000, actual harm like emotional distress, or the defendant's profits - and seek court orders to stop the sharing or protect their identity using a pseudonym. The law defines "intimate image" and clarifies that consent for creating the image doesn't cover sharing it, requiring written agreements for valid consent. It includes exceptions for law enforcement reporting and good-faith sharing to assist the victim, while shielding internet companies from liability for proactively restricting such content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates civil remedies for non-consensual intimate image sharing, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights in digital contexts.90% confidence

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 2071: Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits a person from requiring another to use programmable money for a transaction; prohibits an issuer of programmable money from denying a transaction based upon certain factors; requires an issuer of programmable money that denies a transaction to provide reasons for the denial to the affected party upon request; designates violations to be violations of the Consumer Protection Act of 1977 and provides for other forms of relief and enforcement. - Amends TCA Title 47.

SB 2071 prohibits businesses from requiring customers to use programmable money (digital currency with built-in transaction rules) for payments and bans digital payment providers from denying transactions based on protected characteristics like race, religion, political views, or medical history. If a transaction is denied, providers must explain the reason within 90 days upon request. Violations are treated as breaches of Tennessee’s Consumer Protection Act, enabling legal action and remedies. This law directly affects digital payment services and consumers using programmable money in Tennessee.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates digital payment systems to prevent discrimination and ensure transparency, aligning with consumer protection in tech90% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 1291: Scholarships and Financial Aid - As enacted, makes various changes to the Tennessee Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen (STRONG) Act. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 10.

SB 1291 expands tuition assistance under Tennessee's STRONG Act for National Guard members by covering additional fees beyond tuition, including parking, technology, and library fees for both undergraduate and master's degree programs. It increases the maximum credit hour limit for eligibility from 120 to 130 hours, shortens the application deadline for reimbursement from 90 to 45 days after course completion, and adds a new ineligibility rule for members suspended from federal tuition aid. The bill directly affects Tennessee National Guard members pursuing higher education at public institutions. These changes streamline financial aid access while clarifying covered costs and eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands financial aid coverage for higher education by including additional fees and increasing credit hours, directly enhancing access to education for National Guard members.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCovers technology fees for educational access, directly funding tech-related expenses under tuition aid for National Guard members.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands STRONG Act tuition coverage to additional fees (parking, tech, library), increases credit hours, and streamlines reimbursement for National Guard veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Libraries Student Financial Aid National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Jan 15, 2025

SB 121: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires public charter schools to adopt an internet acceptable use policy in the same manner required for LEAs; prohibits LEAs and public charter schools from tracking or monitoring a person's use of a personal electronic device on school property, except for instances in which a student uses such device during a test. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 121 requires public charter schools in Tennessee to adopt internet acceptable use policies identical to those mandated for traditional school districts (LEAs). It directly affects all public schools, including charter schools, by prohibiting them from tracking or monitoring students' personal electronic device usage on school property - except during testing. The bill amends Tennessee law to explicitly include charter schools in all relevant provisions and clarifies that monitoring is only permitted when a student uses a device during an exam. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits tracking personal devices on school property, enhancing student data privacy protections in educational settings.95% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 1339: Consumer Protection - As introduced, changes, from 45 to 50 days from receipt of a request, the time that a controller has to inform a consumer of the controller's decision to decline to take action regarding the consumer's authenticated request under the Tennessee Information Protection Act. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 29; Title 39; Title 47 and Title 48.

SB 1339 extends the response time for businesses under Tennessee's data privacy law from 45 to 50 days when handling consumer requests for personal data. It specifically amends Section 47-18-3304(b)(2) of Tennessee Code to change the deadline for businesses to inform consumers of their decision to decline action on verified requests. This affects businesses that collect personal information of Tennessee residents and must comply with the Tennessee Information Protection Act. The change will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill amends Tennessee's data privacy law to extend response time for consumer requests, maintaining regulatory framework for data protection under the Tennessee Information Protection Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 15, 2025

HB 280: Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee technology development corporation to June 30, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 14, Part 2 and Title 4, Chapter 29.

HB 280 extends the charter of the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC) until June 30, 2027, preventing its automatic expiration under sunset provisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 14, Part 2 and Title 4, Chapter 29, to update the corporation's legal status and remove outdated references. This change directly affects the TTDC's ongoing operations, governance, and ability to support technology development initiatives across Tennessee. The legislation maintains the agency's existing structure and purpose without altering its core functions or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends Tennessee Technology Development Corporation's charter to sustain tech development initiatives, directly advancing state-level technology infrastructure and support efforts.95% confidence

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signed · Tennessee · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1316: Driver Licenses - As enacted, prohibits the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes; regulates the use, retention, and disclosure of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers; prohibits geolocation data from being collected for purposes of the digital driver license system; revises other provisions related to driver licenses. - Amends TCA Section 2-7-112 and Title 55, Chapter 50.

HB 1316 prohibits the use of digital driver licenses or digital photo IDs for voter identification purposes in Tennessee. The bill amends state law to require physical driver licenses for voting verification, while regulating data handling for digital license systems: it bans geolocation tracking, limits data retention to three days, and restricts biometric data collection (like facial scans) to only verifying identity against a physical license photo. These provisions directly affect Tennessee residents using digital driver licenses for non-voting purposes. The law, effective April 24, 2025, also mandates explicit user consent for biometric data and prohibits selling or sharing such data beyond law enforcement needs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts geolocation, limits data retention to 3 days, and restricts biometric use to verification only, directly protecting data privacy in digital ID systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

signed · Tennessee · House May 27, 2025

HB 773: Newspapers and Publications - As enacted, specifies that the website where legal notices must be posted must not require a fee or a subscription for a person to view the website; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3.

HB 773 requires that websites publishing legal notices for public viewing (such as court filings or government announcements) cannot charge fees or require subscriptions for access. This applies directly to online platforms, including newspapers, that post such notices under Tennessee law. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3, to add a specific requirement that these websites must be freely accessible to all residents. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring public access to legal notices without financial barriers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires free public access to government legal notices online, removing paywalls and expanding internet access to public information90% confidence