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SB 1993·TN·senate

Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, prohibits certain persons from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting any video of the service of civil process related to an eviction proceeding without the express written permission of the individual being served with civil process; specifies that an individual who is a victim of the publication, transmission, or broadcast of such a video without the individual's permission has a private right of action against the person violating the prohibition. - Am...

Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Lamar
Latest Action

Pub. Ch. 657

Apr 6, 2026

Summary

The law bars private individuals or companies who serve eviction papers from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting video of that service unless the person being served gives written permission. It gives anyone harmed by an illegal video a private right to sue and seek at least $25,000 in statutory damages per intentional violation, plus other damages and fees. The measure applies only to non‑law‑enforcement participants in the eviction process.

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