2023-2024 Regular Session • Tennessee Legislature
SB1985: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 27; Title 29 and Title 66, relative to forcible entry and detainer.
Legislative Summary
As enacted, lowers, from 15 to seven, the number of days by which a general sessions judge may postpone a trial for forcible entry and detainer; makes other changes related to forcible entry and detainers. - Amends TCA Title 27; Title 29 and Title 66.
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Bill History
1/24/2024
Filed for introduction
Senate
1/25/2024
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate
1/29/2024
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
3/13/2024
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
Senate
3/19/2024
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Senate
3/28/2024
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/1/2024
Senate
4/1/2024
Companion House Bill substituted
Senate
5/1/2024
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 755
Roll Call Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
3/19/2024
7
Yea
1
Nay
1
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(5/1/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Republican: 1
Primary Sponsor
Art Swann
Republican