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TN SB1707
TN SB1707AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24, relative to conveyances of real property.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires that a deed of conveyance of real property be prepared by an attorney licensed to practice in this state, a title insurance agent licensed in this state, the owner of the real property being transferred, or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the owner of the real property being transferred; makes other changes related to deeds of conveyance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any deed transferring ownership of real property in Tennessee must be prepared by a licensed Tennessee attorney, a licensed Tennessee title insurance agent, the owner of the property themselves, or someone legally authorized to act for the owner, with specific provisions for how this preparation is attested to through sworn declarations or notarized affidavits. The bill also clarifies that county registers will not record deeds that don't meet these preparation requirements, though this failure to show compliance won't invalidate a recorded deed, and it exempts deeds related to government property transfers and certain deeds prepared by financial institutions for their own property interests.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1707&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1707 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1707.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1707.pdf |
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