Senate Bill 2184, also known as House Bill 2451, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to civil law. Notably, it introduces a new subsection (b) to Section 29-27-303, clarifying that this part does not apply to actions under title 30, chapter 2, part 4. Additionally, it modifies Section 31-4-101(c) by deleting the second sentence and replacing it with a provision that specifies how the decedent's gross estate is to be determined for federal estate tax purposes, while also excluding certain assets from this calculation.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 34-3-104 by changing the phrasing of the requirement for the petition for the appointment of a conservator, ensuring clarity in the language used. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of these changes for the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-27-303, 31-4-101(c), 31-4-101, 34-3-104