House Bill 2212, also known as the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," amends Tennessee law to establish restrictions on how state agencies and local governmental entities can obtain personal information or sensitive data about individuals. Specifically, it prohibits these entities, along with their officers, employees, or contractors, from knowingly purchasing or licensing such data in lieu of obtaining a warrant, as required by existing law. Violations of this provision are classified as a Class B misdemeanor. However, exceptions are made for situations involving emergency services, imminent danger to individuals or the public, express written consent from the individual, or compliance with federal law or court orders.

The bill also provides definitions for key terms such as "controller," "personal information," and "sensitive data," aligning them with existing definitions in Tennessee law. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that the public welfare is prioritized in the handling of personal data by governmental entities.