House Bill 418 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504, specifically addressing the confidentiality of survey records managed by the comptroller of the treasury. The bill deletes the existing language in subdivision (D) and replaces it with new provisions that clarify what types of survey-related information are protected. The new language specifies that survey records, responses, data, and identifying information are confidential, but allows the comptroller to publish aggregate survey data and anonymized survey responses that do not identify individuals.

Additionally, the bill explicitly states that the confidentiality provisions do not apply to surveys conducted by the office of open records counsel, as established by Section 8-4-601. This amendment aims to enhance the protection of sensitive information while still permitting the dissemination of non-identifiable data for public knowledge. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10-7-504(a)(22), 10-7-504