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TN SB2276

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ken Yager

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Tennessee counties from having at-large county commissioner districts that encompass the entire county after redistricting following the 2030 federal census

  • Requires all county commissioners to be elected from specific geographic districts rather than county-wide at-large positions

  • Counties with existing at-large districts must amend their charters to eliminate those positions no later than the 2030 federal census

  • 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 Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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