SB1668

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6 and Title 7, relative to penalties for violations of ordinances.

Complete·5/27/26

Allows Tennessee municipalities and metropolitan governments to set tiered penalties for repeat ordinance violations.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to allow home rule municipalities and metropolitan governments to establish tiered monetary penalties for individuals or entities repeatedly violating the same municipal ordinance within a twelve-month period. This change applies to acts and omissions occurring on or after July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1078

May 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.