SB1827

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 1, relative to precious metals.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee SB1827 amends the definition of precious metals and establishes precious metal coins as legal tender.

Tennessee SB1827 amends the definition of precious metals to include gold and silver. It also establishes precious metal coins as legal tender in the state. The bill defines "precious metal" as gold and silver and "coin" as precious metal fabricated into a product of uniform shape, size, design, content, weight, and purity. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026