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

HB 1837: Real Property - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Private Property Vesting Rights of 2026," which entitles a property owner to just compensation from a public entity if the public entity enacts a land use regulation that has the effect of reducing the fair market value of the property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 1837 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Real Property - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Private Property Vesting Rights of 2026," which entitles a property owner to just compensation from a public entity if the public entity enacts a land use regulation that has the effect of reducing the fair market value of the property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16. Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican).