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

SB 1490: Historical Sites and Preservation - As enacted, authorizes local historical boards to lease land owned or managed by such boards for agricultural purposes, with all proceeds received by the boards to be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1065

Plain-language summary

SB 1490 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Historical Sites and Preservation - As enacted, authorizes local historical boards to lease land owned or managed by such boards for agricultural purposes, with all proceeds received by the boards to be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1065.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).