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TN SB2053
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ken Yager
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires first class mail notification to all residents within 500 yards of the proposed facility location
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Defines "digital asset mining facility" as a single-site computer operation consuming more than 1 megawatt of energy annually for blockchain mining purposes
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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