Tennessee · 114
SB 1720
Public Records - As enacted, generally makes the addresses on a nominating petition for the office of judge, chancellor, district attorney general, and public defender confidential; clarifies that such addresses may be made open to public inspection upon the request of a candidate or law enforcement authority in anticipation of, or as part of, a contest of candidacy or contest of election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
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Tennessee SB 1720 generally makes addresses on nominating petitions for judges, chancellors, district attorney generals, and public defenders confidential. The bill clarifies that these addresses may be opened to public inspection upon request by a candidate or law enforcement authority in anticipation of, or as part of, a contest of candidacy or election. It amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
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Sponsors
- Ferrell Haile Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2026 Passed (1) | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/6/2026 Passed (1) | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 17, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |