Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2037: Eminent Domain - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Just Compensation for Property Owners Act," which requires an airport authority that exercises eminent domain to acquire private property to pay enhanced damages and costs to the owner of the subject real property. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 42.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2037 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eminent Domain - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Just Compensation for Property Owners Act," which requires an airport authority that exercises eminent domain to acquire private property to pay enhanced damages and costs to the owner of the subject real property. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 42. Primary sponsor: Bud Hulsey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Hulsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to Next Available Calendar
- Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction