HB1985

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 32, relative to alarm systems contractors.

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Tennessee HB1985 amends alarm systems contractor regulations to prohibit unauthorized sales and services of alarm systems.

Tennessee HB1985 amends Title 62, Chapter 32 of the Tennessee Code to clarify that individuals cannot sell, install, service, monitor, or respond to alarm signals, fire alarms, or burglar alarms without proper authorization. This law aims to ensure that only licensed contractors handle alarm systems used for detecting various crimes and emergencies. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 26

Pub. Ch. 998

May 26

Effective date(s) 05/19/2026

May 19

Signed by Governor.