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TN HB2041
TN HB2041AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 29 and Title 66, relative to evictions.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits certain persons from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting any video of the service of civil process related to an eviction proceeding without the express written permission of the individual being served with civil process; specifies that an individual who is a victim of the publication, transmission, or broadcast of such a video without the individual's permission has a private right of action against the person violating the prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 29 and Title 66.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits private entities or individuals involved in serving eviction notices, referred to as "participants in an eviction process," from sharing videos of the eviction service without the written consent of the person being served, with exceptions for law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity and court orders. The bill establishes that individuals whose privacy is violated by such unauthorized video sharing have the right to sue the offender and may be awarded significant damages, including at least $25,000 for intentional violations, actual damages, punitive damages, and legal costs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2041&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1993 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1993.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2041.pdf |
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