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TN SB1735
TN SB1735AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, relative to consumer protection.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, removes the requirement that an assurance of voluntary compliance with the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 be in writing, and filed and subject to the approval of the circuit or chancery court of Davidson County; makes other changes related to consumer protection. - Amends TCA Title 47.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Tennessee's consumer protection laws, primarily by removing the requirement that written assurances of voluntary compliance with the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 (TCPA) must be filed with and approved by a Davidson County court, and instead allowing these assurances to be made without court approval. It also clarifies that selling devices that interfere with radar speed detection is an unfair or deceptive practice under the TCPA, and adds the sale of illegal goods or services to the list of prohibited practices. Additionally, the bill clarifies the attorney general's ability to obtain documents in certain legal actions and modifies provisions related to data generated from recordings and the ability for individuals to sue for damages.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026, 07/01/2026 (on 04/06/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1735&ga=114 | 01/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0614.pdf | 04/06/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1735 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1735.pdf | 02/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1735.pdf | 01/15/2026 |
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