HB0608

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 54 and Title 66, relative to real property development.

Introduced·1/30/25

Tennessee HB0608 restricts local governments from requiring developers to fund nonessential infrastructure for certain residential and multi-family.

Tennessee HB0608 amends state law to prohibit state, county, or municipal governments from requiring landowners, developers, or builders to fund, build, or contribute to the development of nonessential infrastructure for residential developments under 300 single-family homes and multi-family residences under 500 units. Nonessential infrastructure includes items not contiguous to the development property or beyond what is needed for the property's development. The act does not affect tax, property, zoning, or permitting laws, nor administrative authority. It takes effect July 1, 2025.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

5 Yea

RRRRR

2 Nay

DD

History

Apr 8

House

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026