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TN HB2478

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Parkinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Registers must copy or record the identification information at no charge to the person filing the document

  • Identification information collected is classified as confidential, and failure to copy/record the ID does not invalidate a filed document

  • Applies only to counties with populations of 900,000 or more according to the 2020 census (effectively targeting Shelby County)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Cities & Counties Subcommittee2/25/2026
State & Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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