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TN HB2041

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Parkinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits private process servers and affiliated persons from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting real-time or near real-time video of eviction service without the subject's express written permission

  • Exempts law enforcement officers serving civil process in their official duties from the prohibition

  • Creates a private right of action for individuals whose eviction service is recorded and broadcast without consent

  • Allows courts to award minimum statutory damages of $25,000 per intentional violation, plus actual damages, punitive damages, equitable relief, and attorney fees

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 29 and Title 66, relative to evictions.

Landlord and Tenant

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/11/2026
Judiciary2/18/2026
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/11/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

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