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

HB 444: Housing - As enacted, deletes the definition of "blighted area" and defines "blighted property" for purposes of condemnation by housing authorities; clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain; authorizes housing authorities to pay more than fair market value for properties that are not blighted but that are in a blighted area; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 20; Title 13, Chapter 21 and Title 29, Chapter 17.

In committee Last action April 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 114

Plain-language summary

HB 444 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Housing - As enacted, deletes the definition of "blighted area" and defines "blighted property" for purposes of condemnation by housing authorities; clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain; authorizes housing authorities to pay more than fair market value for properties that are not blighted but that are in a blighted area; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 20; Title 13, Chapter 21 and Title 29, Chapter 17. Primary sponsor: Bud Hulsey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 114.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bud Hulsey (Republican).