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

HB 1796: Local Government, General - As enacted, enacts the "Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1101

Plain-language summary

HB 1796 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government, General - As enacted, enacts the "Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1101.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican).