Tennessee · 114
HB 1940
Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three years have passed since the date the action was filed or the parties have agreed in writing to shield the records from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66.
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Tennessee HB 1940 proposes amending TCA Titles 10, 29, and 66 to make unlawful detainer actions confidential and shielded from public inspection if filed on or after July 1, 2026, provided the case is dismissed, no appeal is pending, three years have passed since filing, or the parties agree in writing to shield the records.
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Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 18, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |