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

SB 1601: Local Government, General - As introduced, authorizes a municipality to create and require the use of a landlord registry for a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, or finances 10 or more dwelling units located within the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 66.

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1601 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government, General - As introduced, authorizes a municipality to create and require the use of a landlord registry for a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, or finances 10 or more dwelling units located within the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 66. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).