HB1940Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66, relative to unlawful detainer actions.
Introduced by Gloria Johnson, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three years have passed since the date the action was filed or the parties have agreed in writing to shield the records from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee · March 18, 2026
2
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
8 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Powers | 36 | No |
| Clark Boyd | 46 | No |
| Rush Bricken | 47 | No |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Lankford | 75 | No |
| Rusty Grills | 77 | No |
| Karen Camper | 87 | Yes |
| Justin Lafferty | 89 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Action Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
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