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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 832
- Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Concurred, Ayes 25, Nays 4 (Amendment 2 - HA0983)
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/9/2026
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0983)
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0788)
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