SB1601

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to residential landlord registries.

Introduced·1/12/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1601 allows municipalities to require real estate investment trusts to register and notify local authorities of changes in ownership.

Tennessee SB1601 amends the state code to allow municipalities to mandate real estate investment trusts (REITs) owning or managing ten or more dwelling units to register with local building code enforcement agencies. The registration requires the REIT to provide contact information and details of each unit. If a REIT fails to register or update information, it faces a fine of $50 per week. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Mar 4

Senate

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026

Mar 3

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026