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TN HB1970

TN HB1970
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 23; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 66, relative to real property.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/31/2026
Passed
05/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires a description of real property contained within a deed of conveyance of a property not previously described in a recorded instrument to be prepared by a registered land surveyor, or by a licensed attorney utilizing a survey prepared by a registered land surveyor. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 23; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 66.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to require that any description of real property in a deed of conveyance for a property not previously described in a recorded document must be prepared by a registered land surveyor, which is a professional licensed to measure and define land boundaries, or by a licensed attorney who uses a survey created by such a registered land surveyor. This change aims to ensure greater accuracy and clarity in property descriptions within official records.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/19/2026 (on 05/26/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Property Rights

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