HB 2168 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Public Records - As introduced, specifies that certain information related to the carrying out of a sentence of death is not confidential and is open to public inspection. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7.

HB 2168 amends Tennessee's public records law to require disclosure of specific information related to carrying out a death sentence. It makes the names of individuals directly involved in executions, the identity of suppliers providing execution drugs, and records of payments to suppliers or contractors public. However, it protects sensitive personal details like addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers of supplier employees. The bill aims to increase transparency in execution processes while maintaining safeguards for private information.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jody Barrett
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