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TN HB2233

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Dixie

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits deceptive pricing practices starting July 1, 2027, requiring businesses to display total prices including all mandatory fees in a clear and conspicuous manner when advertising goods or services to consumers

  • Bans increasing prices after a customer selects an item, charging excessive early termination fees, and imposing termination fees on automatically renewed contracts

  • Defines "mandatory fees" as unavoidable surcharges or fees a reasonable consumer would expect to be included in the advertised price; exempts government taxes and disclosed delivery fees

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive practices under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, subject to existing penalties and remedies

  • Requires the Commissioner of Revenue to develop and implement a public notice campaign by January 1, 2027 to inform businesses of the new pricing requirements

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 19 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to consumer protection.

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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