HB1837

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

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1837 amends private property protection laws to require compensation for property owners when land use regulations reduce property value.

Tennessee HB1837 amends Title 29, Chapter 16 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a process for property owners to seek just compensation when land use regulations enacted by public entities reduce the value of their property. The bill specifies that the burden of proof lies with the public entity to demonstrate the exemption of the land use regulation. Property owners must file a claim for compensation within three years of the regulation's enactment or the submission of a land use application. Just compensation is determined by the reduction in fair market value of the property.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee

5 Yea

RRRRR

2 Nay

DR

1 Not Voting

R

History

Mar 23

House

Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

Mar 23

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

House

Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026