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HB1657

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7, relative to zoning.

Introduced·1/14/26

Tennessee HB1657 amends zoning laws by removing specific language and a subsection from Title 13, Chapter 7.

Tennessee HB1657 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7, concerning zoning. The bill deletes the language "necessary to the conduct of such industry or business" and removes a subsection from Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 13-7-208(i). This act becomes effective upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for the public welfare.

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Where it stands

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Roll Call Votes

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

3 Yea

RRR

2 Nay

DD

2 Not Voting

RR

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