Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1493: Historical Sites and Preservation - As enacted, authorizes local historical boards to lease land owned or managed by such boards for agricultural purposes, with all proceeds received by the boards to be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1065

Plain-language summary

HB 1493 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Historical Sites and Preservation - As enacted, authorizes local historical boards to lease land owned or managed by such boards for agricultural purposes, with all proceeds received by the boards to be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1065.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican).