SB 1114 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Public Records - As enacted, deletes the automatic repeal on July 1, 2025, of a provision that authorizes records custodians to seek an injunction against a person who makes requests to view or copy public records with the intent to disrupt government operations. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

SB 1114 amends Tennessee's public records law to permanently remove an automatic repeal scheduled for July 1, 2025, regarding a provision allowing government record custodians to seek court injunctions against individuals making public records requests with the intent to disrupt government operations. This change directly affects government officials responsible for handling public records, ensuring they retain the legal tool to address disruptive requesters. The bill deletes a specific subdivision (TCA 10-7-503(a)(7)(C)(vi)) that would have expired, making the injunction provision permanent. The law took effect on May 5, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.
Tags: Government Transparency
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2025 · House Apr 17, 2025

How they voted

350
Passed
Total votes 35
Mar 10, 2025
D Democratic4
4 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
3
May 5, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 11, PNV 3
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Ferrell Haile
Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
TN
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