HB 1911 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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.

HB 1911 would allow non-citizen residents of Tennessee to access their own law enforcement records, such as arrest reports or traffic citations, by removing a citizenship requirement in public records law. To obtain these records, non-citizens must submit a written request, a government-issued photo ID, and an affidavit confirming the record pertains solely to them. The bill specifically applies only to records about the requester and does not override existing confidentiality laws for other types of records. This change would directly affect non-citizen individuals seeking access to their personal law enforcement documentation within Tennessee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 24, 2026
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Total actions
17
Key actions
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Committee
11
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Public Service Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Johnny Shaw
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