SB 1985
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1985
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Real Property - As enacted, requires a description of real property contained within a deed of conveyance of a property not previously described in a recorded instrument to be prepared by a registered land surveyor, or by a licensed attorney utilizing a survey prepared by a registered land surveyor. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 23; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 66. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 996 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 26, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 996
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Mar 18, 2026, House
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (4)
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 9

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 25, 2026, House
      HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/25/2026 Passed (3)
      YES: 20
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 20

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 30, 2026, House
          HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026 (2)
          YES: 0
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 0

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 30, 2026, House
              FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
              YES: 92
              NO: 1
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 92

                NO: 1

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 07, 2026, Senate
                  SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 4/7/2026 Passed
                  YES: 9
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 9

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 20, 2026, Senate
                      FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/20/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 30
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 30

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          • May 26, 2026 | executive
                            • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 996
                          • Apr 20, 2026 | Senate
                            • Companion House Bill substituted
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
                          • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
                          • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
                          • Feb 24, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
                          • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
                          • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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