HB 1970 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.
Latest: May 19, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 996
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed
92 yes · 1 no
Mar 30, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed
92 yes · 1 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | – |
| Democratic | 19 | 1 |
| Republican | 71 | – |
How each member voted (93)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/20/2026 Passed
30 yes · 0 no
Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/20/2026 Passed
30 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 |
| Republican | 26 |
How each member voted (30)
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House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Mar 30, 2026 · Result: fail
House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.
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House: HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/25/2026 Passed
20 yes · 0 no
Mar 25, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/25/2026 Passed
20 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 |
| Republican | 17 |
How each member voted (20)
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House: HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee 3/18/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
Mar 18, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee 3/18/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 |
| Republican | 8 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Mar 18, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
Mar 30, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 1, PNV 0
Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Apr 20, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Apr 30, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
May 19, 2026
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (28 actions)
- Jan 22, 2026HouseFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026HouseIntro., P1C.
- Feb 4, 2026HouseAssigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
- Feb 4, 2026HouseP2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
- Feb 25, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- Mar 4, 2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
- Mar 4, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- Mar 11, 2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
- Mar 11, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Mar 18, 2026HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
- Mar 18, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/25/2026
- Mar 25, 2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Mar 25, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
- Mar 26, 2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
- Mar 30, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0853)
- Mar 30, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 1, PNV 0
- Mar 31, 2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Apr 2, 2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Apr 20, 2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1016)
- Apr 20, 2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
- Apr 20, 2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Apr 30, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- May 5, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- May 7, 2026HouseTransmitted to Governor for his action.
- May 19, 2026Signed by Governor.
- May 26, 2026Effective date(s) 05/19/2026
- May 26, 2026Pub. Ch. 996
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