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TN HB1827
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Hicks
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AI Summary
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Requires local legislative body approval at a public meeting before any quarry or digital asset mining facility can be located in a county or city
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Mandates at least 21 calendar days' notice before the approval meeting, with notice published in local newspapers, on the legislative body's website, and posted at three locations at the proposed site
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Requires first class mail notification to all residents within 500 yards of the proposed facility location
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Defines "digital asset mining facility" as a single-site computer operation consuming more than 1 megawatt of energy annually for blockchain mining purposes
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to facilities proposed for construction on or after that date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 68, relative to local government approval.
County Government
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026