SB1813

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

Introduced·1/20/26

Tennessee SB1813 recognizes gold and silver as legal tender and establishes a bullion depository and electronic payment system for their use.

Tennessee SB1813 amends Tennessee Code to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, allowing their use for debts and taxes by mutual agreement. The bill establishes a bullion depository for secure storage of gold and silver and an electronic payment system for their use. It prohibits the use of these metals for surveillance or social scoring. The treasurer is tasked with ensuring the depository and system are secure, transparent, and compliant with laws. The bill also mandates 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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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Deferred to Summer Study

Apr 1

Senate

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026

Mar 10

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026