SB 896 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Real Property - As introduced, abolishes various estates and reversion interests in land. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 1.

This bill would eliminate outdated property ownership restrictions in Tennessee, specifically ending "fee simple determinable," "fee simple subject to condition subsequent," and "fee simple subject to executory limitation" estates. It sets a 75-year limit on reverter clauses (clauses that could reclaim property under conditions), making them unenforceable after that period or by July 1, 2025, for older deeds. Property owners with such clauses would need to file a sworn statement by July 1, 2026, to preserve rights for an additional 5 years. The bill was withdrawn on March 3, 2025, and does not currently affect property rights.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Page Walley
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