SB1946In Committee

Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 16 and Title 23.

Tennessee SB1946 requires the secretary of state to appoint notaries public to commissions in the state and establishes additional requirements for individuals seeking to be commissioned as notaries public. This bill affects prospective notaries public by introducing new criteria they must meet to obtain their commission. Key provisions include the stipulation of the secretary of state's role in the appointment process and the specification of the new requirements for commissioning.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1946 requires the secretary of state to appoint notaries public to commissions in the state and establishes additional requirements for individuals seeking to be commissioned as notaries public. This bill affects prospective notaries public by introducing new criteria they must meet to obtain their commission. Key provisions include the stipulation of the secretary of state's role in the appointment process and the specification of the new requirements for commissioning.

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Sponsor

Bailey, Paul

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

March 24, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Notary PublicSecretary of StateCounty Government

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