HB1716Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 26 and Title 67, relative to property taxes.
Introduced by Monty Fritts, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, sets the value of residential property for tax purposes at the higher of the most recent price paid for the property or the value attributed to the property by a financial institution when the owner refinances the mortgage on the property or otherwise uses the property as collateral for a loan; prohibits the sale of real property used by the owner as a principal place of residence for 10 years or more to satisfy a tax debt. - Amends TCA Title 26 and Title 67.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · March 4, 2026
1
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | No |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | No |
| Dave Wright | 19 | No |
| Ed Butler | 41 | Yes |
| Bo Mitchell | 50 | No |
| Vincent Dixie | 54 | No |
| Mary Littleton | 78 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Failed in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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