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

HB 795: Public Contracts - As introduced, requires a local government to send back any requested changes on a contractor's or developer's application for development site plans or inspections in a single deliverable document or set of documents, or to remit related fees back to the developer for subsequent change requests; prohibits a local government from requiring a developer or contractor to fund, develop, or contribute to the development of nonessential infrastructure, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13 and Title 66.

In committee Last action April 2, 2025: Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 795 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Contracts - As introduced, requires a local government to send back any requested changes on a contractor's or developer's application for development site plans or inspections in a single deliverable document or set of documents, or to remit related fees back to the developer for subsequent change requests; prohibits a local government from requiring a developer or contractor to fund, develop, or contribute to the development of nonessential infrastructure, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13 and Title 66. Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican).