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

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.

In committee Last action May 26, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 996

Plain-language summary

SB 1985 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 996.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).