Trusts - As enacted, makes various changes regarding trusts and wills, including permitting confidential information related to trusts that is contained in court filings, including court orders, to be redacted or filed under seal without a prior court order. - Amends TCA Title 32; Title 35 and Title 67.
HB 2454 amends Tennessee's trust and estate laws (Titles 32, 35, and 67) to make several key changes affecting trust beneficiaries, trustees, and charitable organizations. It allows confidential trust information in court filings to be redacted or filed under seal without a prior court order, enhancing privacy for trust matters. The bill also increases the threshold for certain trust provisions from $100,000 to $250,000 and updates terminology to replace "agreement of qualified beneficiaries" with "nonjudicial settlement agreement" throughout the code. Additionally, it grants charitable organizations specific rights similar to individual beneficiaries regarding trust notices and participation in settlements. These changes streamline procedures and clarify rights for those involved in trust administration.
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
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Total actions
14
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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
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Johnny Garrett
RRepublican
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