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SB 1330

Commerce and Insurance, Dept. of - As introduced, deletes obsolete definitions of the term "contractor" and obsolete penalty provisions from statute governing the unlawful representation as a contractor without a license. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 13; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 48; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Yarbro

Tennessee removes outdated contractor licensing definitions and penalty provisions across 21 statutory titles to modernize and clarify contractor regulation standards.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1330

Legislative bill overview

SB 1330 removes outdated definitions of "contractor" and obsolete penalty provisions from Tennessee's unlicensed contractor statutes. The bill makes technical, housekeeping corrections across 21 Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) titles to clean up the regulatory framework governing contractor licensing and enforcement.

Why is this important

Removing obsolete statutory language prevents confusion in law enforcement and contractor regulation by eliminating conflicting or superseded provisions. Streamlining these definitions ensures the current contractor licensing system operates with clear, consistent standards without redundant or contradictory penalty structures.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes: The bill amends 21 separate TCA titles, making it difficult for the public to assess all downstream effects without detailed legal analysis
  • Penalty reduction concerns: If outdated penalties are being removed without replacement, enforcement against unlicensed contractors may become less stringent
  • Vague legislative intent: The bill description doesn't specify which definitions or penalties are considered "obsolete," raising questions about whether all removals are truly necessary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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