SB1693

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 47; Title 48; Title 61 and Title 66, relative to ownership of residential rental property by business entities.

Introduced·1/14/26

SB1693 requires business entities to register residential rental properties with the Tennessee Secretary of State.

SB1693 amends Tennessee Code to mandate that business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and limited partnerships, register their residential rental properties with the Secretary of State. This registration must occur within 60 days of January 1, 2027, or the date of property acquisition, whichever is later. The registration must include details such as the entity's name, property addresses, contact information, and the number of rental units. Failure to register on time results in a civil penalty of up to $2,000.

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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