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SB 1069

Motor Vehicles - As enacted, provides that a motor vehicle dealer license is not required to sell or purchase certain antique vehicles or unique motor vehicles through an auction being held at a venue with a permanent seating capacity of at least 20,000 located in Wilson County, the auction operator conducts no more than one auction in this state per year, the action offers no less than 400 vehicles and no more than 2,000 vehicles for any one auction, and the operator has a minimum net worth of $25 million. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 17 and Title 62, Chapter 19.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Pody

Allows Tennessee auctioneers to electronically notify motor vehicle commission of going-out-of-business auction details instead of via written notification.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 540
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Bill Summary · SB 1069

Legislative bill overview

SB 1069 modernizes Tennessee's motor vehicle auction notification requirements by allowing auctioneers to send required written notices to the motor vehicle commission electronically rather than through traditional paper methods. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to facilitate this administrative change during going-out-of-business vehicle sales.

Why is this important

This bill reduces administrative burden and costs for auctioneers while potentially speeding up the notification process for state oversight of vehicle auctions. The shift to electronic notification aligns Tennessee's regulatory framework with digital-age business practices, though the practical impact is relatively narrow since it only affects a specific category of auctions.

Potential points of contention

  • Record-keeping and verification standards: The bill doesn't specify technical requirements for electronic notification (format, delivery confirmation, retention), which could create ambiguity in compliance and enforcement
  • Digital divide concerns: Some smaller or rural auctioneers may face barriers adopting new electronic systems, potentially creating unequal implementation across the state
  • Oversight adequacy: Electronic-only notification could reduce the physical paper trail that regulators traditionally use to audit and verify auction compliance, requiring new oversight mechanisms

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

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