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TN SB2389
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raumesh Akbari
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AI Summary
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Requires registers of deeds to verify government-issued identification (with name, address, photo, and unique ID number) from anyone presenting real property transfer documents in person before recording
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Registers must copy or record information from the presented ID at no charge to the person filing
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ID information collected is classified as confidential; documents remain valid even if the register fails to copy the ID information
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Applies only to counties with populations of 900,000 or more according to the 2020 federal census (effectively Shelby County)
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Contains a 2-year sunset provision and takes effect immediately upon becoming law
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 Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026