SB 1910 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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.

SB 1910 updates Tennessee trust and estate law to improve privacy and streamline administration. It permits trustees to redact or seal confidential trust information in court filings without prior court approval, directly affecting beneficiaries and courts handling trust disputes. The bill raises the $100,000 threshold for certain trust actions to $250,000 and clarifies that charitable organizations named in trusts have rights similar to individual beneficiaries. It also adds protections for trustees managing closely-held businesses, shielding them from liability if they act in good faith and follow specific standards. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining transparency for trust participants.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Signed Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Mar 26, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 81, Nays 4, PNV 1
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 5
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of John Stevens
John Stevens
RRepublican
TN
24