Public Officials - As introduced, requires certain public officials and their spouses to divest certain assets or place such assets in a blind trust by a date certain. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 48.

Summary

The bill obligates the governor, members of the Tennessee General Assembly, and Tennessee‑elected U.S. senators and representatives – as well as their spouses – to divest or place in a blind trust any "covered" investments such as individual stocks, commodities or similar assets. Compliance must be shown by October 1, 2026, or within 90 days of taking office for newly elected officials. Failure to comply can result in daily civil penalties of up to $1,000.

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