SB2524

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 53, Chapter 8; Title 58, Chapter 2; Title 62, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 14, relative to emergencies.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2524 creates a voluntary community storm emergency relief program for hotels and food service establishments.

Tennessee SB2524 establishes a voluntary community storm emergency relief program administered by the Department of Tourist Development. The program allows hotels and food service establishments to participate during declared state or local emergencies due to severe weather events. Participating hotels can charge lower emergency rates to local residents, offer flexible cancellation and early checkout options, and provide prorated refunds. Food service establishments, including food trucks, can remain open and operate in neighborhoods affected by the emergency.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration