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TN HB1970
TN HB1970AN 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
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Passed
05/19/2026
05/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1970&ga=114 | 01/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0996.pdf | 05/26/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1970 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0853.pdf | 03/25/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0853 (16537) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2998.pdf | 03/25/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1985 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1985.pdf | 02/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1970.pdf | 01/22/2026 |
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