SB2395In Committee

Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 39 and Title 47.

Tennessee SB2395, titled the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," establishes a Class B misdemeanor for officers, employees, or contractors of state or local government entities who knowingly purchase or obtain personal information or sensitive data without a warrant, as required by law. The bill affects government personnel involved in data acquisition and aims to reinforce the legal requirement for warrants when accessing individuals' personal information. Key provisions include the prohibition against circumventing warrant requirements through the purchase or licensing of data.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2395, titled the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," establishes a Class B misdemeanor for officers, employees, or contractors of state or local government entities who knowingly purchase or obtain personal information or sensitive data without a warrant, as required by law. The bill affects government personnel involved in data acquisition and aims to reinforce the legal requirement for warrants when accessing individuals' personal information. Key provisions include the prohibition against circumventing warrant requirements through the purchase or licensing of data.

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Sponsor

Yarbro, Jeff

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 25, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Privacy, ConfidentialityTitles, ShortState GovernmentLocal Government, GeneralCriminal Offenses

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