TN SB1689Tennessee SB1689 aims to protect individuals' personal identifying information by making it illegal to use or sell such information obtained from government sources for commercial purposes. If someone violates this law, they could face a Class B misdemeanor charge. This legislation seeks to enhance privacy and security for residents.
TN SB1689 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since January 14, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.
Supporters of SB1689 would argue that the bill is a crucial step in safeguarding citizens' privacy rights in an age where personal information can be easily exploited. By imposing penalties for misuse of personal data, the legislation aims to deter potential offenders and protect vulnerable individuals from identity theft and fraud.
Critics of SB1689 might contend that the bill could impose unnecessary restrictions on businesses and hinder legitimate commercial activities that rely on data. They may argue that the penalties are too severe and could lead to unintended consequences for companies that use public records in good faith.
The bill SB1689 aims to create an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, which is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. The sponsor, Richard Briggs, has a diverse range of personal financial interests, primarily in the medical field and government sectors, with no direct involvement in industries that would be directly impacted by the legislation concerning data privacy and consumer credit. As a cardiothoracic surgeon and a member of various boards, his interests do not intersect with the commercial use of personal identifying information.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | University of Tennessee Medical Center | Education | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board of Directors, American Heart Association | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | PNC WEALTH MGMT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | VETERAN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN SB1689 do?
Tennessee SB1689 aims to protect individuals' personal identifying information by making it illegal to use or sell such information obtained from government sources for commercial purposes. If someone violates this law, they could face a Class B misdemeanor charge. This legislation seeks to enhance privacy and security for residents.
What is the status of TN SB1689?
TN SB1689 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1689?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB1689.
