SB1707

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24, relative to conveyances of real property.

Introduced·1/15/26

Tennessee SB1707 amends real property conveyance laws to require specific preparers for deeds and mandates affidavits.

Tennessee SB1707 modifies Tennessee Code to mandate that deeds of conveyance for real property be prepared by an attorney, a title insurance agent, the property owner, or someone with legal authority on behalf of the owner. It also requires an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the preparer or the owner, and a notarized affidavit if the owner signs it. This act aims to prevent economic losses due to improperly prepared deeds. The changes apply to conveyances occurring after July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT 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 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 9

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 7

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026