Consumer Protection - As enacted, removes the requirement that an assurance of voluntary compliance with the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 be in writing, and filed and subject to the approval of the circuit or chancery court of Davidson County; makes other changes related to consumer protection. - Amends TCA Title 47.
HB 2453 removes a requirement that businesses provide written assurances of compliance with Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act of 1977, eliminating the need to file these assurances with Davidson County courts. The bill adds new prohibitions against selling radar-jamming devices or making false claims about paying traffic citations for such devices. It also clarifies the attorney general's authority in consumer protection lawsuits and updates references to related laws. This bill directly affects businesses selling consumer goods or services in Tennessee, particularly those in the automotive safety equipment sector, with key changes taking effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Apr 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/5/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Johnny Garrett
RRepublican
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