Senate Bill 1735, also known as House Bill 2453, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to consumer protection. Notably, it removes the requirement for written assurances to be filed with the Davidson County circuit or chancery court. The bill also revises the definition of deceptive practices by prohibiting the advertising or sale of devices that interfere with law enforcement speed detection, and it introduces new provisions that classify violations of these regulations as unfair or deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the role of the attorney general in actions concerning consumer protection, stating that they lack control over documents held by state entities but can facilitate discovery from political subdivisions involved in litigation. It also modifies language regarding claims made on behalf of others and specifies that individuals may sue for recovery. The bill includes provisions that take effect on July 1, 2026, while other sections become law 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