SB0394

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 35 and Title 66, relative to real property transactions.

Complete·4/27/26

SB0394 amends Tennessee real property transaction laws to allow sellers to choose their own settlement agent and restricts seller influence over the.

SB0394 amends Tennessee Code to allow sellers in real property transactions to choose their own settlement agent, who must adhere to specific underwriting rules and standards. The seller's attorney must consent in writing to any fees collected by the settlement agent. The purchaser retains the exclusive right to select their settlement agent, and sellers cannot require or condition obligations on the purchaser's choice. Definitions for "mortgage lender," "mortgage loan broker," and "mortgage loan servicer" are included, subject to approval rights by involved parties.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 769

Apr 6

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 2

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026