Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act
Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33, Part 2; Title 47; Title 65 and Title 66.
Tennessee HB0565, titled the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act," prohibits unsolicited contact from individuals attempting to buy real property more than once per calendar year and requires them to provide specific identifying information before making such contact. The bill affects property owners by allowing them to file complaints with the division of consumer affairs if they believe the provisions have been violated, and it grants the attorney general enforcement authority, including the ability to impose civil penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for misleading caller identification practices related to these unsolicited contacts.
Tennessee HB0565, titled the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act," prohibits unsolicited contact from individuals attempting to buy real property more than once per calendar year and requires them to provide specific identifying information before making such contact. The bill affects property owners by allowing them to file complaints with the division of consumer affairs if they believe the provisions have been violated, and it grants the attorney general enforcement authority, including the ability to impose civil penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for misleading caller identification practices related to these unsolicited contacts.
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Hemmer, Caleb
114th General Assembly
January 29, 2025
March 18, 2026
Failed for lack of second in: Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee