On Apr. 4, TN LEG enacted bill on possession of commercial property.
TN LEG issued HB 216 (SB 292), removal of unlawful commercial property occupant.
Added TN LEG 29-18-1 (definitions, complaint to remove, sheriff removal procedures).
Document dated Apr. 4, 2025, was received on Apr. 21, 2025, due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Provided a process for the lawful owner of commercial real property to request from the sheriff the immediate removal of any person unlawfully occupying the property.
Certain conditions must be met in order for the property owner to request removal.
Required the owner to submit a complaint using the template and language supplied.
Legislative History
On Jan. 27, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 10, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Mar. 13, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 17, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 28, 2025, bill was signed by the governor; on Apr. 4, bill assigned Chapter 90.
Effectiveness
HB 216, Chapter 90, will become effective on Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
TN LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 90, Bill HB0216, SB0292, 4/4/2025; Citation: TN LEG 29-18;
