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TN SB1069

TN SB1069
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 17 and Title 62, Chapter 19, relative to auctions of motor vehicles.


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, provides that a motor vehicle dealer license is not required to sell or purchase certain antique vehicles or unique motor vehicles through an auction being held at a venue with a permanent seating capacity of at least 20,000 located in Wilson County, the auction operator conducts no more than one auction in this state per year, the action offers no less than 400 vehicles and no more than 2,000 vehicles for any one auction, and the operator has a minimum net worth of $25 million. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 17 and Title 62, Chapter 19.

AI Summary

This bill creates an exemption from the requirement to have a motor vehicle dealer license for selling or buying certain antique vehicles (at least 25 years old) or unique motor vehicles at auctions that meet specific criteria, including being held at a venue with at least 20,000 permanent seats in a county with a population between 147,700 and 147,800 according to the 2020 census, the auction operator holding no more than one such auction per year in the state, offering between 400 and 2,000 vehicles, and the operator having a minimum net worth of $25 million. This exemption is temporary and will expire on June 30, 2027, unless extended by the general assembly.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 540 (on 03/16/2026)

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