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

HB 817: Trusts - As enacted, establishes as a default rule of state trust law that a beneficiary is a non-fiduciary unless appointed in such capacity, and makes certain other changes relative to trusts. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 35.

Enacted Last action April 4, 2025: Pub. Ch. 101

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HB 817 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Trusts - As enacted, establishes as a default rule of state trust law that a beneficiary is a non-fiduciary unless appointed in such capacity, and makes certain other changes relative to trusts. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 35. Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Pub. Ch. 101.

HB 817: Trusts - As enacted, establishes as a default rule of state trust law that a beneficiary is a non-fiduciary unless appointed in such capacity, and makes certain other changes relative to trusts. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 35.

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