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TN SB0795
TN SB0795AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 66, relative to real property.
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Passed
04/29/2024
04/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, enacts anti-squatter laws. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 66.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 66, to provide a limited alternative remedy for property owners to quickly remove unauthorized individuals from residential real property. The key provisions include: (1) establishing the requirements for a property owner to request the sheriff to immediately remove unlawful occupants, (2) outlining the sheriff's responsibilities in serving a notice to vacate and assisting the property owner, (3) allowing for civil causes of action for wrongful removal, and (4) clarifying that this new section takes precedence over any conflicts with existing landlord-tenant laws or other real property laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Todd Gardenhire (R)*,
Janice Bowling (R),
Jon Lundberg (R),
Frank Niceley (R),
Mark Pody (R),
Bill Powers (R),
John Stevens (R),
Brent Taylor (R),
Page Walley (R),
Dawn White (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2024 (on 05/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0795&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc1009.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0038 (3741) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0281.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0795 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0038.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0795 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB0795.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0795.pdf |
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