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TN HB1719

TN HB1719
As introduced, enacts the "Personal Privacy Protection Act," which prohibits the release of certain personal information by a public agency, makes certain personal information confidential and not an open record, and creates a civil cause of action and criminal offense for violations. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 12; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.


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Introduced
01/21/2020
In Committee
01/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/19/2020

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Personal Privacy Protection Act," which prohibits the release of certain personal information by a public agency, makes certain personal information confidential and not an open record, and creates a civil cause of action and criminal offense for violations. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 12; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the "Personal Privacy Protection Act", which prohibits a public agency from requiring individuals or certain tax-exempt organizations to provide personal information, or from publicly disclosing such information in their possession. The bill makes personal information confidential and not an open record, with some exceptions, such as for law enforcement investigations and court orders. The bill also creates a civil cause of action and criminal offense for violations, allowing for monetary damages and attorney's fees. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2020 and applies to prohibited conduct occurring on or after that date.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Withdrawn. (on 01/29/2020)

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