Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

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.

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Pub. Ch. 996

Plain-language summary

HB 1970 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Pub. Ch. 996.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican).