Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1659: Public Records - As enacted, generally makes the addresses on a nominating petition for the office of judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender confidential; clarifies that such addresses may be made open to public inspection upon the request of a candidate or law enforcement authority in anticipation of, or as part of, a contest of candidacy or contest of election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

In committee Last action May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 829

Plain-language summary

HB 1659 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Records - As enacted, generally makes the addresses on a nominating petition for the office of judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender confidential; clarifies that such addresses may be made open to public inspection upon the request of a candidate or law enforcement authority in anticipation of, or as part of, a contest of candidacy or contest of election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7. Primary sponsor: Jerome Moon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 829.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jerome Moon (Republican).