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HB 2212·TN·house

Privacy, Confidentiality - As introduced, enacts the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act"; creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for officers, employees, or contractors of a state agency or local governmental entity that is required by law to be issued a warrant prior to obtaining personal information or sensitive data about an individual to knowingly purchase, license, or otherwise obtain the personal information or sensitive data from a controller in lieu of the warrant requirement. - Ame...

In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Powell
Latest Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill prohibits officers, employees, or contractors of state agencies or local governments from purchasing or licensing personal or sensitive data when a warrant is required. Violations are a Class B misdemeanor, with limited exceptions for emergencies, imminent danger, consent, or federal orders. It aims to protect privacy by enforcing the warrant requirement.

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