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Yes: 155 • No: 0
TennesseeHB 1341114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, relative to unauthorized filings with the secretary of state.
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Signed by Governor
Secretary of State
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
People can challenge unauthorized business filings
Beginning July 1, 2025, individuals can challenge unauthorized use of their name or address in Tennessee business filings. This covers documents filed with the Secretary of State under Titles 48 and 61. Complaints must describe the document, give contact information, and list business control numbers, if known. They must identify people involved, their contact details, and their business or personal ties to the complainant. Complainants must affirm the facts in good faith under penalty of perjury. Within 10 business days, the Secretary must dismiss incomplete complaints and explain why, or send notice of complete complaints. Notice includes the complaint and response instructions, sent to all business addresses and the email address on file. Written responses are due within 21 business days after notice and must affirm the facts under penalty of perjury. Without a response, the claims count as admitted for this law only. The Secretary may void the record if clear and convincing evidence proves the name or address was included without consent. Otherwise, the Secretary takes no action. A decision is due within 30 business days after notice is mailed or emailed. Written decision notices must reach the complainant and responders within seven business days after the decision. The decision is subject to court review, and other remedies remain available.
Filers lose refunds for voided transactions
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Tennessee Secretary of State cannot refund filing fees for transactions voided through this complaint process. Filers bear that cost even though their transaction is voided.
Filing complaints and responses become public
Beginning July 1, 2025, unauthorized-filing complaints and responses are public records held by the Tennessee Secretary of State. This gives the public access to these submissions. People who submit them do not keep their submissions private.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Mark Cochran
Republican • House
Andrew Farmer
Republican • House
Powers
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Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/24/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/24/2025
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2025
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/10/2025
Yes: 95 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2025
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2025
HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
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