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SB 204

Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act"; limits the number of times that a real estate developer, business entity, or individual working on behalf of the developer or business entity is permitted to contact a property owner to make an unsolicited offer to buy the property owner's property; makes other changes related to telephone and text message solicitations. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33, Part 2; Title 47; Title 65 and Title 66.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Charlane Oliver

Restricts unsolicited contact from real estate developers to property owners seeking to purchase homes, limiting harassment while regulating phone and text solicitations in Tennessee.

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Bill Summary · SB 204

Legislative bill overview

SB 204 establishes the "Tennessee Homebuyer Harassment Prevention Act," which restricts how frequently real estate developers and their agents can contact property owners with unsolicited purchase offers. The bill modifies Tennessee's consumer protection laws across multiple titles to regulate telephone and text message solicitations in real estate transactions.

Why is this important

Homeowners in high-demand real estate markets often report aggressive and repeated contact from developers seeking to acquire their properties, which can escalate to harassment. This legislation aims to protect property owners from unwanted solicitations while maintaining legitimate business communication channels for real estate transactions.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and enforceability: The bill's effectiveness depends on clear definitions of "unsolicited offer" and "harassment," which could be subject to interpretation disputes and legal challenges
  • Business impact: Real estate developers and investors argue contact limitations may impede legitimate market activities and reduce competitive opportunities to acquire properties
  • Exemption scope: Questions remain about which entities are exempt (licensed real estate agents, existing business relationships, etc.) and whether exemptions create loopholes that undermine the law's protective intent

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

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