Senate Bill 2308 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504, regarding the confidentiality of certain information related to the execution of death sentences. The bill establishes that the names of individuals directly involved in carrying out a death sentence are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. However, it specifies that the identity of suppliers who compound, distribute, or manufacture the drugs used for lethal injection is not confidential and is open to public inspection. Additionally, the qualifications and experience of these suppliers and their employees are also public, while their personal contact information remains confidential.

The bill further clarifies that records related to payments made to individuals or suppliers for their involvement in executions are not confidential and must be publicly accessible. Payments must adhere to a memorandum of understanding between the relevant state departments, and any special payments to contractors must be reported to the comptroller of the treasury. The legislation emphasizes that confidential information should be redacted wherever possible, ensuring that access to public information is not hindered by the presence of confidential data.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10-7-504