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TN SB2184

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Stevens

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts actions under Title 30, Chapter 2, Part 4 (relating to probate matters) from the provisions of Section 29-27-303

  • Modifies how a decedent's gross estate is calculated by aligning it with federal estate tax determination methods under 26 U.S.C. § 2031(a), while excluding assets that would not have been subject to Tennessee inheritance tax prior to § 67-8-318

  • Requires actuarial determination for the value of any life estate or trust benefiting a surviving spouse

  • Changes conservator petition requirements from discretionary ("should contain") to mandatory ("shall contain") language

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 31 and Title 34, relative to civil law.

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Last Action

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/9/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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