Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1849: Local Government, General - As enacted, enacts the "Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1849 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government, General - As enacted, enacts the "Essential Governmental Employee Housing Act of 2026"; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1101.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“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. 1101
- Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Senate refused to concur in amendment
- Motion to lift from table adopted.
- Motion to reconsider adopted.
- H. am. no. 2 reconsidered, withdrawn.
- Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 1, PNV 1
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