Tennessee SB0216 amends state law to classify knowingly transferring land with outstanding claims as a Class E felony.

Tennessee SB0216 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Title 39, Title 62, and Title 66 to address deed fraud. It establishes that knowingly transferring land by executing a general warranty deed, while aware of existing liens, mortgages, deeds of trust, or other claims, with the intent to defraud, constitutes a Class E felony. The offender faces imprisonment and a potential fine of up to four thousand dollars ($4,000). This act takes effect upon becoming law.

Tennessee SB0216 amends state law to classify knowingly transferring land with outstanding claims as a Class E felony.

Tennessee SB0216 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Title 39, Title 62, and Title 66 to address deed fraud. It establishes that knowingly transferring land by executing a general warranty deed, while aware of existing liens, mortgages, deeds of trust, or other claims, with the intent to defraud, constitutes a Class E felony. The offender faces imprisonment and a potential fine of up to four thousand dollars ($4,000). This act takes effect upon becoming law.