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

HB 2038: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, adds certain definitions concerning precious metals; makes precious metal coins legal tender; prohibits a person from compelling another to accept precious metal coins as legal tender. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 1.

Passed one chamber Last action April 22, 2026: H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1236)

Plain-language summary

HB 2038 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, adds certain definitions concerning precious metals; makes precious metal coins legal tender; prohibits a person from compelling another to accept precious metal coins as legal tender. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 1. Primary sponsor: Bud Hulsey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1236).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bud Hulsey (Republican).