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

SB 2524: Hotels and Restaurants - As introduced, creates a voluntary community storm emergency relief program administered by the department of tourist development in collaboration with the department of agriculture to authorize hotels and food service establishments to better serve the needs of their communities during a declared state or local emergency based upon a severe weather event. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 53, Chapter 8; Title 58, Chapter 2; Title 62, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 14.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2524 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hotels and Restaurants - As introduced, creates a voluntary community storm emergency relief program administered by the department of tourist development in collaboration with the department of agriculture to authorize hotels and food service establishments to better serve the needs of their communities during a declared state or local emergency based upon a severe weather event. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 53, Chapter 8; Title 58, Chapter 2; Title 62, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 14. Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic).