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TN SB0816
TN SB0816AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 39; Title 47 and Title 65, relative to consumer protection.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, adds as unlawful under the Consumer Protection Act of 1977 the making of false statements or misrepresentations of fact to a consumer to indicate or imply that the consumer is a party to a civil lawsuit or a defendant in a criminal prosecution in order to induce the consumer to pay for services related to the purported lawsuit or prosecution or to pay costs, fines, penalties, or other assessments related to the purported lawsuit or prosecution. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 47 and Title 65.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's consumer protection laws by adding a new prohibited practice for businesses and individuals. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal to falsely claim or imply to a consumer that they are involved in a civil lawsuit or criminal prosecution in order to manipulate them into paying for services, costs, fines, penalties, or other assessments related to the purported legal action. This provision is designed to protect consumers from deceptive practices that might intimidate or mislead them into making unnecessary payments by exploiting fears about potential legal consequences. The amendment is added to Section 47-18-104(b) of the Tennessee Code Annotated, which details unfair or deceptive trade practices. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply to acts occurring on or after its effective date, providing a clear legal mechanism to prevent such fraudulent tactics and offering consumers additional protection against potential scams.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/11/2025 (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0816&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0177.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0816 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0089.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0089 (4585) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0443.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0816 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0816.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0816.pdf |
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