Tennessee House Bill HB0054

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 12/30/24

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43; Title 44; Title 47; Title 48 and Title 66, relative to property.

Summary

HB0054 makes a narrow change to Tennessee’s property-related reporting requirements. Specifically, it amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-29-165(b) to clarify that the required report may be submitted electronically. The bill does not create a new reporting duty or change the underlying property law framework; it simply adds an electronic filing option to an existing report. Because the measure is limited to one statutory section, its practical effect is administrative rather than substantive. It modernizes the reporting process by allowing electronic submission, which may reduce paperwork, improve convenience for filers, and streamline processing for the state agency receiving the report.

Impact

The bill amends Title 66, Chapter 29 of the Tennessee Code by adding express authorization for electronic submission of a report under § 66-29-165(b). It does not appear to alter property rights, tax obligations, or enforcement standards, but it does update the statute to accommodate digital filing and recordkeeping. The affected parties are those required to submit the report, along with the state office that receives and processes it.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee discussion or vote history in the provided materials, so the bill’s sentiment must be inferred from its text. The measure appears noncontroversial and administrative in nature, with an apparent goal of modernization and efficiency rather than policy change. The absence of recorded opposition or debate suggests it was likely viewed as a routine technical update.

Contention

No specific points of contention are shown in the available record. If any concerns were raised, they would most likely relate to implementation details such as whether electronic submission is secure, accessible, and accepted by the administering agency. However, the bill text itself is straightforward and does not indicate any substantive disagreement over the underlying property reporting requirement.