SB1771

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 13, relative to zoning outside of municipal boundaries.

Complete·5/27/26

SB1771 amends Tennessee law to void zoning ordinances outside municipal boundaries in certain counties.

SB1771 amends Tennessee law to void zoning ordinances outside municipal boundaries in counties with populations under 341,500, according to the 2020 census, excluding those with a metropolitan form of government. The act allows counties and municipalities to enter agreements for ongoing development, infrastructure, or land use obligations. The changes take effect upon adoption of a resolution by a county legislative body.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 31

1:00 PM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1090

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.