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

HB 1831: Public Records - As introduced, creates an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. -

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1831 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Records - As introduced, creates an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. -. Primary sponsor: Lowell Russell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lowell Russell (Republican).