HB2038

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 1, relative to precious metals.

Chamber Passed·4/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2038 establishes precious metal coins as legal tender in Tennessee.

Tennessee HB2038 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 1, to define precious metal coins and precious metal bullion. The bill specifies that precious metal coins are legal tender in Tennessee, meaning they can be used to pay debts and taxes. Precious metal coins are defined as products of uniform shape, size, design, content, weight, and purity, suitable for use as currency or for purchase, sale, storage, transfer, or delivery of precious metal. Precious metal bullion is defined as refined precious metal stamped or imprinted with its weight and purity.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 90–0 · Apr 22
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

DD

History

Apr 22

House

H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1236)

Apr 22

House

H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1241)

Apr 22

House

Passed H., as am., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2