SB 1970
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 14, 2026
SB 1970
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Public Records - As enacted, entitles an individual who is not a citizen of this state to inspect or receive a copy of any law enforcement record or report pertaining solely to that individual. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7. SB1970 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 711 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Apr 24, 2026: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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Mar 03, 2026, Senate
SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 1 PNV 1 3/3/2026 Passed
YES: 6
NO: 1
OTHER: 1
YES: 6

    NO: 1

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      Mar 04, 2026, House
      HOUSE PUBLIC SERVICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/4/2026 Passed (4)
      YES: 4
      NO: 2
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 4

        NO: 2

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 12, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed (2)
          YES: 33
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 33

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 18, 2026, House
              HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (3)
              YES: 20
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 20

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 26, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 80
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 8
                  YES: 80

                    NO: 0

                      NOT VOTING: 8

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                      Mar 26, 2026, House
                      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026 3/19/2026 (2)
                      YES: 0
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 0

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Mar 30, 2026, Senate
                          FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 32
                          NO: 0
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 32

                            NO: 0

                              OTHER: 0
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                              • Apr 24, 2026 | executive
                                • Pub. Ch. 711
                                • Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
                              • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
                                • Signed by Governor.
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                                • Signed by H. Speaker
                              • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
                                • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                                • Signed by Senate Speaker
                              • Mar 30, 2026 | Senate
                                • Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0732)
                              • Mar 27, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/30/2026
                              • Mar 26, 2026 | House
                                • Subst. for comp. HB.
                                • H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0732)
                                • Passed H., as am., Ayes 80, Nays 0, PNV 8
                              • Mar 16, 2026 | House
                                • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                              • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
                                • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0551)
                                • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0
                                • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
                              • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
                                • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 1 PNV 1
                              • Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
                              • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
                              • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                              • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                                • Filed for introduction
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