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

SB 1946: Notary Public - As introduced, requires the secretary of state to appoint notaries public to commissions in this state; prescribes additional requirements to be commissioned as a notary public in this state. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 16 and Title 23.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1946 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Notary Public - As introduced, requires the secretary of state to appoint notaries public to commissions in this state; prescribes additional requirements to be commissioned as a notary public in this state. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 16 and Title 23. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican).