Tennessee HB 1659: 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.

Status: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 829 (as of 2026-05-04)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: HB 1659

Subjects: Public Records

Sponsors: Moon

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