SB 2389 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Registers of Deeds - As introduced, creates a two-year pilot program that requires the register of deeds in Shelby County to verify and record the government-issued photo identification of individuals presenting documents for in-person property transfers. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 66 and Title 67.

SB 2389 requires Shelby County registers of deeds to verify and record government-issued photo IDs (like driver's licenses) for in-person property transfers during a two-year pilot program. It directly affects property buyers and sellers in Shelby County (population over 900,000 per 2020 census) who file documents in person. Key provisions include: no fee for copying ID information, confidentiality of recorded ID data, and ensuring property documents remain valid even if ID isn't recorded. The law applies only to Shelby County and automatically expires after two years.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Approved by Delayed Bills Committee
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Raumesh Akbari
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