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TN HB1827

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Hicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires first class mail notification to all residents within 500 yards of the proposed facility location

  • Defines "digital asset mining facility" as a single-site computer operation consuming more than 1 megawatt of energy annually for blockchain mining purposes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Cities & Counties Subcommittee2/25/2026
State & Local Government2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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