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

HB 2196: Local Government, General - As enacted, authorizes Putnam County and incorporated cities within the county to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1073

Plain-language summary

HB 2196 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government, General - As enacted, authorizes Putnam County and incorporated cities within the county to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26. Primary sponsor: Ryan Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1073.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ryan Williams (Republican).