HB2427

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to precious metals.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2427 recognizes gold and silver as legal tender and establishes a framework for their use in transactions.

Tennessee HB2427 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Specie can be used for private debts and state obligations if mutually agreed upon. The bill defines "bullion," "bullion depository," and "electronic payment system." The treasurer is tasked with establishing a bullion depository and authorizing an electronic payment system for specie transactions. The system must ensure privacy and prevent seizure without due process. The treasurer must submit annual reports on the depository and system operations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE BANKING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee

7 Yea

DRRRRRR

0 Nay

History

Apr 8

House

No Action Taken

Apr 1

House

Action def. in Commerce Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 4/8/2026