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TN SB1610

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bailey

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "local government" in Tennessee's sober living homes statute (T.C.A. § 7-51-2601) to apply to specific population brackets

  • Targets counties with populations between 366,200 and 366,300 according to the 2020 federal census (likely Davidson County/Nashville area)

  • Also applies to incorporated cities or towns within such counties with populations between 79,800 and 79,900 per the 2020 census

  • Uses narrow population ranges as a legislative technique to target specific jurisdictions without naming them directly

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under public welfare justification

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26, relative to sober living homes.

Local Government, General

Last Action

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/4/2026
Health and Welfare1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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