Public Records - As introduced, revises provisions relating to the assessment and collection of fees for the inspection and copying of public records. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

Summary

The bill updates Tennessee’s public‑records law to let people request records by phone, email, fax, mail or online and to require agencies to charge only reasonable costs for inspection and copies. It also makes requesters pay for any redaction work needed to protect confidential information. The changes aim to clarify fee rules, ensure agencies are reimbursed for staff time, and keep records accessible.

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