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TN HB2160
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ed Butler
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Tennessee counties from having at-large districts that encompass the entire county after redistricting following the 2030 federal census
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Bars county commissioners from being elected to represent at-large districts under the new requirements
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Requires counties with existing at-large districts to amend their charters to eliminate such districts no later than the 2030 federal census
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Applies to both general county legislative bodies (Section 5-1-111) and charter counties (Section 5-1-210)
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, relative to county legislative bodies.
County Government
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/12/2026