Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 534: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 534 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 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: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 101.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 101
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction