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TN HB2344
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Torrey Harris
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AI Summary
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Local governments must provide a 30-day exclusive bidding period for local businesses on contracts exceeding $25,000 (with centralized purchasing) or $50,000 (without centralized purchasing)
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"Local business" requires a physical office in the county for at least 12 months prior to bidding, employment of county residents, and Tennessee business registration
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Local businesses tentatively awarded contracts may match any lower out-of-county bid within 10 days to retain the contract award
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Local governments must annually report to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development on percentage of contracts awarded locally, dollars retained in-county, and job creation impacts
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Effective July 1, 2026, applying to local government contracts procured on or after that date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 12, relative to bidding preferences.
Public Contracts
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
2/18/2026