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TN HB0565
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Hemmer
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AI Summary
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Limits unsolicited property purchase offers to one contact per property owner per calendar year via any communication method (phone, text, email, mail, fax), with required disclosure of the solicitor's legal name, address, phone number, and email before making the offer
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Exempts licensed real estate agents and government agencies from these restrictions
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Authorizes property owners to file complaints with the Division of Consumer Affairs, which must begin review within 20 business days and notify owners of findings
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Imposes civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation, with each contact beyond the permitted number counted as a separate violation, including contacts by affiliates
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Effective July 1, 2025, applies to prohibited conduct occurring on or after that date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, Part 2; Title 47; Title 65 and Title 66, relative to consumer protection.
Consumer Protection
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/12/2026