Tennessee § 56-47-111 - Immunity of persons providing information.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-47-111 — Immunity of persons providing information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-47-111. Immunity of persons providing information.
In the absence of actual malice, no person furnishing, disclosing or requesting information pursuant to § 56-47-110 shall be subject to civil liability for libel, slander or any other cause of action arising from the furnishing, disclosing or requesting of the information. No person providing information pursuant to § 56-47-110(a) shall be subject to civil liability for any cause of action arising from the person's provision of requested information. Any person against whom any action is brought who is found to be immune from liability under this section shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the person or party who brought the action. This section does not abrogate or modify in any way any common law or statutory privilege or immunity heretofore enjoyed by any person. Acts 1996, ch. 944, § 48. Collateral References. What constitutes activity of employee, other than reporting wrongdoing, protected under state whistleblower protection statute. 13 A.L.R.6th 499. What constitutes activity of employee protected under state whistleblower protection statute covering employee's report, disclosure, notification, or the like of wrongdoing — Sufficiency of report. 10 A.L.R.6th 531.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 56-47-111
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-47-111 cover?
Section 56-47-111 ("Immunity of persons providing information.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 56-47-111?
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