Public Officials - As introduced, requires that certain personally identifying information of elected state and local public officials be maintained confidentially with limited exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar
Summary
The bill adds a new rule that personal identifying data of elected state and local officials must be kept confidential by government entities. Access is still allowed for law‑enforcement, courts, other official agencies, existing open personnel records, or when the official gives permission. The change aims to protect officials’ privacy while preserving necessary public access.
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