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HB 1341

Secretary of State - As enacted, establishes a complaint process with the secretary of state for any person who contends that the person’s name or address was included on a document filed with the secretary of state without the person’s consent. - Amends TCA Title 48.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Establishes Secretary of State complaint process for individuals whose names or addresses appear on filed documents without consent, effective July 2025.

Pub. Ch. 152
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Bill Summary · HB 1341

Legislative bill overview

HB 1341 establishes a formal complaint mechanism allowing individuals to report to Tennessee's Secretary of State when their name or address appears on filed documents without their consent. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 48 and became effective July 1, 2025, after gubernatorial approval in April 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses identity protection and unauthorized use of personal information in official state filings. It creates an official channel for citizens to challenge potentially fraudulent or unauthorized business registrations, corporate filings, or other documents that may misuse their personal data—a growing concern in an era of identity theft and fraud.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement mechanism unclear: The bill establishes a complaint process but doesn't explicitly detail what remedies the Secretary of State can impose or how quickly complaints are resolved
  • Scope limitations: Unclear whether this covers all document types filed with the Secretary of State or only specific categories (corporate filings, UCC statements, etc.)
  • Burden on complainants: No indication of whether individuals must prove lack of consent or whether the burden shifts to the filer to demonstrate authorization

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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