HB2399

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 53, Chapter 8; Title 58, Chapter 2; Title 62, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 14, relative to emergencies.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Establishes a voluntary community storm emergency relief program for hotels and food service establishments.

The bill creates a voluntary community storm emergency relief program to be administered by the Department of Tourist Development in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture. Hotels and food service establishments can opt-in to the program, which allows them to charge lower emergency rates, offer flexible cancellation options, and remain open during severe weather emergencies. The program also provides temporary assistance, maintains a list of participating establishments, and encourages local governments to issue temporary permits or waive restrictions to facilitate participation.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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History

Feb 19

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Feb 5

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Feb 5

House

Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee