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TN HB1970

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Farmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Foreign title insurance companies must maintain an office in Tennessee as long as any liability remains outstanding against them in the state

  • Title insurance premiums must be split equally between the buyer and seller of real property

  • Non-resident purchasers of Tennessee real property must designate an in-state agent for service of process in any legal proceedings

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Business and Utilities Subcommittee2/25/2026
Commerce2/4/2026

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