SB2053

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 68, relative to local government approval.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

SB2053 requires local legislative approval for quarry and digital asset mining facility locations in Tennessee.

SB2053 amends Tennessee law to mandate local legislative approval for any quarry or digital asset mining facility. Local bodies must approve locations in public meetings, with 21 days' notice via newspaper, website, and physical postings. Facilities must be within 500 yards of residents, who must also receive mail notice. The act applies to facilities constructed after July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

RRDRRRDRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 21

Senate

Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Apr 20

Senate

Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026