TennesseeIn committee114th General Assembly

SB 1985 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: Feb 5, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 996

What it means

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How they voted

1 committee, procedural and amendment vote

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

9 yes · 0 no

Apr 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic2
Republican7
How each member voted (9)

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Where it stands

  1. Feb 2, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  2. Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Full official history (16 actions)
  • Jan 22, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
  • Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
  • Feb 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
  • Mar 3, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
  • Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
  • Mar 10, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
  • Apr 1, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
  • Apr 2, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
  • Apr 7, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
  • Apr 17, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
  • Apr 17, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
  • Apr 17, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
  • Apr 20, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
  • Apr 20, 2026SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
  • May 26, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 996

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