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TN HB1970
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Farmer
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AI Summary
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Foreign title insurance companies must maintain an office in Tennessee as long as any liability remains outstanding against them in the state
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Title insurance premiums must be split equally between the buyer and seller of real property
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Non-resident purchasers of Tennessee real property must designate an in-state agent for service of process in any legal proceedings
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Deeds for real property conveyance may only be recorded if prepared by a Tennessee-licensed attorney, with the attorney's board of professional responsibility number included on the deed
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Effective July 1, 2026; deeds recorded on or after that date not prepared by an attorney may be declared void
Legislative Description
AN 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.
Real Property
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026