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TN SB 1421

died on adjournment

Civil Procedure - As introduced, creates an affirmative defense that may be utilized by a covered entity that is the subject of a data breach, if the covered entity’s cybersecurity program meets certain criteria at the time the breach occurs. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1421 pass?

No. TN SB 1421 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-09): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

What is TN SB 1421 about?

TN SB 1421 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Civil Procedure - As introduced, creates an affirmative defense that may be utilized by a covered entity that is the subject of a data breach, if the covered entity’s cybersecurity program meets certain criteria at the time the breach occurs. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1421?

Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1421.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2026-03-09 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Akbariprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-06

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-09

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

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Related bills

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1421&ga=114

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