SB 2375 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Debtor Creditor Relations - As enacted, requires, in an action on consumer debt filed in a general sessions court, the plaintiff to include certain information with a civil warrant or any other leading process used to initiate the action; requires, prior to an award of a default judgment, the plaintiff to present to the court documentation sufficient to demonstrate the authority of the plaintiff to collect the debt and certain agreements or records to demonstrate the existence of the consumer debt. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 25 and Title 26.

This bill modifies Tennessee laws to strengthen protections for individuals facing consumer debt lawsuits. It requires creditors to include specific proof of the debt and their authority to collect it when filing a lawsuit, ensuring they can only sue for debts they have verified. Additionally, the law automatically shields up to $2,500 in a person's bank account from being seized to pay a judgment, provided they have not already claimed that specific account for another exemption. These changes apply to general sessions court cases involving personal, family, or household financial obligations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
upper
Feb 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Jan 31, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bo Watson
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