Tennessee Real Estate Commission Notification of Statutory Changes
Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1306(d), you are receiving this notice because you have elected to receive notification by e-mail of certain changes or potential changes to the law applicable to your profession. As such, the Department would notify you of the following Public Chapters that were passed during this legislative session and their effective dates:
Bill Number: SB2224/HB2530
Public Chapter: PC1039
Synopsis: This bill amends the requirements for sending notices for hearing and errors and omissions suspensions and revocations be sent via first class mail, making this action now permissive and allowing for electronic notification. Additionally, the bill contains amendments for firm office requirements, such as removing the requirement of sending the Commission a zoning letter and some sign standards. The amount of time to finish the broker post continuing education requirement is changed from three (3) to four (4) years. Also, post-licensure criminal convictions are expanded to include violent or force misdemeanors and felonies subject to revocation.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Public Chapter: PC1039
Synopsis: This bill amends the requirements for sending notices for hearing and errors and omissions suspensions and revocations be sent via first class mail, making this action now permissive and allowing for electronic notification. Additionally, the bill contains amendments for firm office requirements, such as removing the requirement of sending the Commission a zoning letter and some sign standards. The amount of time to finish the broker post continuing education requirement is changed from three (3) to four (4) years. Also, post-licensure criminal convictions are expanded to include violent or force misdemeanors and felonies subject to revocation.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Bill Number: SB1786/HB1619
Public Chapter: PC1095
Synopsis: This bill adds new language exempting licensed affiliate brokers or brokers from also fulfilling requirements to be a designated agent for vacation lodging services. The vacation lodging services, if applicable, will remain under the supervision of the principal broker.
Effective Date: May 22, 2026
Public Chapter: PC1095
Synopsis: This bill adds new language exempting licensed affiliate brokers or brokers from also fulfilling requirements to be a designated agent for vacation lodging services. The vacation lodging services, if applicable, will remain under the supervision of the principal broker.
Effective Date: May 22, 2026
Bill Number: HB1709/SB1901
Public Chapter: PC0955
Synopsis: This updates license eligibility requirements for multiple professional licenses to specifically require individuals to either be a US citizen or a qualified alien, as defined by federal law, in order to be eligible for the licenses covered by this law.
Effective Date: May 7, 2026
Public Chapter: PC0955
Synopsis: This updates license eligibility requirements for multiple professional licenses to specifically require individuals to either be a US citizen or a qualified alien, as defined by federal law, in order to be eligible for the licenses covered by this law.
Effective Date: May 7, 2026
Bill Number: HB 1677/SB1692
Public Chapter: PC1081
Synopsis: This law is known as the “Military Families Licensing Recognition Act.” This law establishes a state requirement that government entities recognize out-of-state occupational licenses for military members and their spouses, aligning with federal requirements regarding license recognition.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Public Chapter: PC1081
Synopsis: This law is known as the “Military Families Licensing Recognition Act.” This law establishes a state requirement that government entities recognize out-of-state occupational licenses for military members and their spouses, aligning with federal requirements regarding license recognition.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026