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

HB 2037: Eminent Domain - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Just Compensation for Property Owners Act," which requires an airport authority that exercises eminent domain to acquire private property to pay enhanced damages and costs to the owner of the subject real property. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 42.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2037 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eminent Domain - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Just Compensation for Property Owners Act," which requires an airport authority that exercises eminent domain to acquire private property to pay enhanced damages and costs to the owner of the subject real property. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 42. Primary sponsor: Bud Hulsey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bud Hulsey (Republican).