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TN HB2478
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Antonio Parkinson
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AI Summary
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Requires registers of deeds to verify government-issued photo identification (showing name, address, and unique ID number) from anyone presenting real property transfer documents in person for recording
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Registers must copy or record the identification information at no charge to the person filing the document
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Identification information collected is classified as confidential, and failure to copy/record the ID does not invalidate a filed document
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Applies only to counties with populations of 900,000 or more according to the 2020 census (effectively targeting Shelby County)
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Contains a sunset provision repealing the requirements 2 years after the effective date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to registers of deeds.
Registers of Deeds
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026