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

HB 565: Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act"; limits the number of times that a real estate developer, business entity, or individual working on behalf of the developer or business entity is permitted to contact a property owner to make an unsolicited offer to buy the property owner's property; makes other changes related to telephone and text message solicitations. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33, Part 2; Title 47; Title 65 and Title 66.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 565 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act"; limits the number of times that a real estate developer, business entity, or individual working on behalf of the developer or business entity is permitted to contact a property owner to make an unsolicited offer to buy the property owner's property; makes other changes related to telephone and text message solicitations. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33, Part 2; Title 47; Title 65 and Title 66. Primary sponsor: Caleb Hemmer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Caleb Hemmer (Democratic).