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

HB 1877: Privacy, Confidentiality - As introduced, prohibits a state or local government entity from requiring implantation of a microchip or other permanent identification marker as a condition to receive benefits or services, or participate in assistance programs, offered or otherwise provided by the entity; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40; Title 47; Title 50 and Title 56.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1877 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Privacy, Confidentiality - As introduced, prohibits a state or local government entity from requiring implantation of a microchip or other permanent identification marker as a condition to receive benefits or services, or participate in assistance programs, offered or otherwise provided by the entity; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40; Title 47; Title 50 and Title 56. Primary sponsor: Greg Martin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Greg Martin (Republican).