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TN HB2382

TN HB2382
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 5; Title 45, Chapter 2, Part 12; Title 45, Chapter 20; Title 47, Chapter 30 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 4, relative to reverse mortgages.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Reverse Mortgage Innovation Act," which authorizes the use of a counselor approved by the department of financial institutions to satisfy the requirement that a buyer involved in a reverse mortgage loan receive independent counseling prior to closing; makes other changes related to reverse mortgage loans. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 5; Title 45, Chapter 2, Part 12; Title 45, Chapter 20; Title 47, Chapter 30 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 4.

AI Summary

This bill updates Tennessee law regarding reverse mortgages, which are loans for seniors secured by their home that do not require repayment until a future event, such as selling the home or the borrower's death. Primarily, it allows borrowers to satisfy the requirement of receiving independent counseling before closing a reverse mortgage by using a counselor approved by the department of financial institutions, in addition to existing options. The bill also renames the "Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Act" to the "Tennessee Reverse Mortgage Innovation Act" and makes various technical changes to definitions and provisions to reflect this update and to modernize the state's regulations for reverse mortgages, aiming to align with national best practices, expand financial tools for seniors, and maintain consumer protections.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration (on 03/30/2026)

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