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TN SB2053

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ken Yager

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires local legislative body approval in a public meeting before any quarry or digital asset mining facility can be located in a county or city in Tennessee

  • Mandates at least 21 calendar days' notice before the approval meeting, published in a local newspaper, on the legislative body's website, and posted in at least 3 places 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 only 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

Senate Reset on calendar for 3/23/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/10/2026
State and Local Government2/5/2026

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