Registers of Deeds - As introduced, requires that a deed of conveyance of real property be prepared by an attorney licensed to practice in this state, a title insurance agent licensed in this state, the owner of the real property being transferred, or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the owner of the real property being transferred; makes other changes related to deeds of conveyance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24.

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 9Companion House Bill substitutedLatest
   2. Apr 9Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   3. Apr 7Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
   4. Mar 25Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
      • Vote recorded SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/25/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   5. Mar 25Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
   6. Mar 24Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026
   7. Mar 24Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
   8. Mar 18Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
   9. Mar 17Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
   10. Mar 11Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
   11. Jan 22Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government CommitteeMinor
   12. Jan 21Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   13. Jan 15Filed for introductionIntroduced