Senate Bill 1735 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance consumer protection laws. Notably, it removes the requirement for written assurances to be filed with the Davidson County court and modifies the definition of deceptive practices related to motor vehicle traffic citations and radar jamming devices. The bill also introduces new provisions that clarify the attorney general's role in litigation involving state agencies and allows for nonparty discovery. Additionally, it specifies that violations of certain sections constitute unfair or deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977.

Further amendments include changes to the language regarding claims made on behalf of others, allowing for individual lawsuits, and adding new subdivisions that address the sale of illegal goods or services. The bill also deletes certain language related to data generated from recordings. The effective dates for specific sections are set for July 1, 2026, while other provisions take effect immediately and apply retroactively to prior causes of action and pending litigation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-18-107(a), 47-18-107, 47-18-104(b), 47-18-104, 47-18-108, 47-18-111(a)(2), 47-18-111, 47-25-106(a), 47-25-106, 47-50-121, 47-18-3302(3)(B), 47-18-3302