Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 541: Probate Law - As introduced, requires the personal representative to notify beneficiaries or intestate heirs of their right to file exceptions to claims of creditors filed against an estate; makes various other changes regarding wills and claims of creditors against an estate. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 32.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 541 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Probate Law - As introduced, requires the personal representative to notify beneficiaries or intestate heirs of their right to file exceptions to claims of creditors filed against an estate; makes various other changes regarding wills and claims of creditors against an estate. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 32. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Re-refer to S. Cal Comm.
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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
- Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/17/2025
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2025
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration