Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2516: Housing - As introduced, encourages municipalities to study and assess housing affordability and inventory availability, and to adopt a pattern book for purposes of encouraging the construction of medium-density housing. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7 and Title 13.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2516 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Housing - As introduced, encourages municipalities to study and assess housing affordability and inventory availability, and to adopt a pattern book for purposes of encouraging the construction of medium-density housing. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7 and Title 13. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Yarbro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Approved by Delayed Bills Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction
- Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee