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TN HB1341

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Lamberth

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Individuals whose name or address was included on a business filing with the Tennessee Secretary of State without their consent may file a formal complaint to challenge the document

  • The Secretary of State must notify the business entity within 10 business days of receiving a valid complaint, and the entity has 21 business days to respond; failure to respond results in the allegations being deemed admitted

  • If clear and convincing evidence shows a person's information was used without consent, the Secretary of State must void the challenged business record

  • Both the complainant and respondent may seek judicial review of the Secretary of State's decision, and all complaints and responses are public records

  • Effective July 1, 2025; no refunds are issued for filing fees on voided filings

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, relative to unauthorized filings with the secretary of state.

Secretary of State

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/5/2025
State & Local Government2/25/2025
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee2/19/2025
State & Local Government2/12/2025

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