SB2516

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6; Title 7 and Title 13, relative to municipal housing.

Introduced·2/2/26

Tennessee SB2516 encourages municipalities to assess housing needs, draft a pattern book for medium-density housing, and streamline construction.

Tennessee SB2516 urges municipalities to conduct comprehensive housing assessments, considering population trends, income distribution, and housing costs. The bill also encourages drafting a pattern book for medium-density housing, including design guides and building permit processes. This act aims to increase housing affordability and streamline construction of needed dwellings.

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Where it stands

Current
Calendar Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

8 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

Mar 12

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026