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

SB 178: 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.

In committee Last action March 30, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 620

Plain-language summary

SB 178 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2025. 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: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 620.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).