Bill > HB0911

This bill amends the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act by making a specific modification to the legal definition of an entity covered under the law. Specifically, the bill changes Section 47-18-3302(16)(C) to broaden the scope of organizations subject to the law, replacing the phrase "organized under the laws of this state" with "organized or regulated under the laws of this state". This alteration appears to expand the definition to include not just organizations created in Tennessee, but also those regulated by Tennessee law, potentially increasing the jurisdiction and applicability of consumer protection regulations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and seems designed to provide more comprehensive consumer protection by widening the range of entities that can be held accountable under the Consumer Protection Act of 1977. While the change appears subtle, it could have meaningful implications for how businesses are regulated and how consumer rights are protected in the state.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0911&ga=114