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

HB 22: Open Meetings - As enacted, requires a local governing body subject to the open meetings laws to reserve a period of public comment to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on any matter germane to the jurisdiction of the governing body, regardless of whether the matter is listed on the agenda for the meeting. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44.

Enacted Last action March 30, 2026: Pub. Ch. 620

Plain-language summary

HB 22 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Open Meetings - As enacted, requires a local governing body subject to the open meetings laws to reserve a period of public comment to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on any matter germane to the jurisdiction of the governing body, regardless of whether the matter is listed on the agenda for the meeting. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44. Primary sponsor: Elaine Davis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Pub. Ch. 620.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Elaine Davis (Republican).