HB 1779 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, requires a written notice of the intended seizure of personal property given by the county trustee, deputy trustee, or delinquent tax attorney that is mailed to the taxpayer's last known address be provided by certified, registered, or first class mail. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.

HB 1779 requires that notices of intended seizure of personal property to collect delinquent real property taxes must be sent to a taxpayer's last known address via certified, registered, or first-class mail. This directly affects Tennessee property owners with unpaid real property taxes, ensuring they receive verifiable notice before personal property (such as vehicles or belongings) can be seized. The key provision amends Tennessee law to specify these mailing methods, replacing vague requirements with clear delivery standards. The bill does not change tax rates, seizure eligibility, or the underlying tax process - only the method of delivering critical notice to taxpayers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
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Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tom Leatherwood
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