TennesseeSB 2353114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 66-24-101, relative to writings eligible for registration.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Stricter notary rules for registering affidavits

Effective upon enactment, affidavits presented for registration under Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-24-101 must be sworn before a notary public. Affidavits covered by subdivision (d)(3) are exempt. Covered affidavits must include this wording: “SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this _ day of _____ [year]. Notary Public My Commission Expires: _______.”

Expanded property registration with stricter rules

Effective upon enactment, bonds for transferring real or personal property need all parties’ authenticated signatures to be registered. More real estate sale documents are eligible for registration, including agreements, contracts, memoranda, abstracts, affidavits, and similar documents. These sale documents need signatures from the proposed buyer and the owner, the owner’s attorney-in-fact, or a court-appointed representative. Signatures must be authenticated under Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-22-101. Both bonds and sale documents must state an expiration date with the day, month, and year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 1

House vote • 4/14/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2026

Yes: 90 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/13/2026

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Yes: 9 • No: 0

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