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HB 2284

Real Property - As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the amount of notice required before a property owner may sell stock that committed a trespass on the owner's property to satisfy a judgment recovered for damages resulting from the stock's trespass. - Amends TCA Title 11; Title 29; Title 39; Title 40; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 59; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 70.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Butler

Tennessee HB 2284 extends livestock trespass damage remedy notice from 10 calendar days to 10 business days before property owners may sell the animals to recover court-awarded damages.

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Bill Summary · HB 2284

Legislative bill overview

HB 2284 modifies Tennessee property law to extend the notice period a property owner must give before selling livestock that trespassed on their land from 10 calendar days to 10 business days. The change applies when the owner is attempting to recover damages through a court judgment caused by the animal's trespass.

Why is this important

This clarifies the timeline for a property owner's legal remedy when livestock damages their property, giving owners slightly more practical time to execute the sale while protecting livestock owners' due process rights. The distinction between calendar and business days can meaningfully affect compliance, particularly when notice periods fall across weekends or holidays.

Potential points of contention

  • Practical impact varies by circumstance: Business day calculations provide more actual working time, but livestock owners may argue this creates ambiguity about exact deadlines during holiday periods
  • Livestock owner protections: The longer effective timeline gives property owners more opportunity to sell animals before owners can recover them, potentially favoring property owners over agricultural interests
  • Technical clarity concerns: The bill affects 11 different Tennessee Code Annotated titles, suggesting widespread changes whose cumulative effects may need careful review for unintended consequences

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

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