SB1788

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to the relocation of homeless persons.

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Tennessee SB1788 regulates the relocation of homeless individuals by local governments.

Tennessee SB1788 amends state law to prohibit local governments from relocating homeless individuals to another jurisdiction without written consent from the receiving jurisdiction. It also requires local governments to ensure housing and services are available before using public funds for such relocations. The attorney general can seek civil penalties for violations, and affected jurisdictions can seek damages and injunctive relief.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 832

May 5

Effective date(s) 04/27/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.