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HB 1773·TN·house

Open Meetings - As introduced, authorizes emergency communications district boards of directors to participate in board meetings electronically under the open meetings law. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 86, Part 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Leatherwood (R)
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1099

May 27, 2026

Summary

HB 1773 changes Tennessee law to include emergency communications district boards of directors in the definition of a "governing body" under the open meetings statute. This permits those boards to take part in board meetings via electronic means. The change is intended to improve transparency and flexibility for emergency communications oversight.

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