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

SB 2616: Consumer Protection - As introduced, increases, from 60 to 65 days, the time that a controller has after receipt of an appeal from a consumer regarding the controller's refusal to take action on a consumer request under the Tennessee Information Protection Act to inform the consumer in writing of action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for the decision. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39 and Title 47.

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Failed (no second) in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2616 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - As introduced, increases, from 60 to 65 days, the time that a controller has after receipt of an appeal from a consumer regarding the controller's refusal to take action on a consumer request under the Tennessee Information Protection Act to inform the consumer in writing of action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for the decision. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39 and Title 47. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Failed (no second) in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).