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

SB 1689: 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 January 21, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1689 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 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: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).