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SB1908Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 16, relative to private property protection.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by John Stevens, District 24

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Private Property Vesting Rights of 2026," which entitles a property owner to just compensation from a public entity if the public entity enacts a land use regulation that has the effect of reducing the fair market value of the property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16.

Where it stands

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

March 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026

  5. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026

  6. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026

  7. Sponsor(s) Added.

  8. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  9. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  10. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

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