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

HB 1940: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three years have passed since the date the action was filed or the parties have agreed in writing to shield the records from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1940 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three years have passed since the date the action was filed or the parties have agreed in writing to shield the records from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.