HB1903

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 26; Title 30; Title 33 and Title 52, relative to homestead exemptions.

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HB1903 amends Tennessee Code to redefine homestead exemptions for surviving spouses, minor children, and adults with developmental or intellectual.

HB1903 amends Tennessee Code to redefine homestead exemptions for surviving spouses, minor children, and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. It specifies that if real estate cannot be set apart as a homestead, it must be sold, with proceeds invested or paid directly to the surviving spouse, minor child, or disabled adult. The act also redefines "developmental disability" and "intellectual disability" to align with existing definitions. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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History

May 5

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 709

Mar 26

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 26

House

Comp. SB subst.