TN HB0293

Prohibits new construction of correctional facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes within designated 100-year flood plains in both counties and municipalities

Prevents existing facilities in flood plains that have been vacated or converted to other uses from being relicensed as correctional facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes

Requires all access points and functional components of new additions to existing flood plain facilities to be constructed above the 100-year flood plain elevation

Applies to both state-managed and privately operated correctional facilities, as well as licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted care living facilities

Takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to construction permit applications submitted on or after that date