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

SB 1788: Local Government, General - As enacted, prohibits local governmental entities from relocating homeless individuals unless the relocation meets certain criteria; authorizes the receiving jurisdiction to seek damages and injunctive relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5.

Enacted Last action May 5, 2026: Pub. Ch. 832

Plain-language summary

SB 1788 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government, General - As enacted, prohibits local governmental entities from relocating homeless individuals unless the relocation meets certain criteria; authorizes the receiving jurisdiction to seek damages and injunctive relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Reeves. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Pub. Ch. 832.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Reeves.