HB 1018 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Zoning - As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2025, a deed of conveyance of real property to include the zoning classification of the property at the time the deed is recorded; prescribes a process by which a local zoning authority may notify a state department, agency, or officer of a local zoning violation by a business resulting in the revocation or suspension of a license, permit, or certificate of a business in violation of a local zoning ordinance, resolution, or law; prescribes the process for reinstatement or appeal, including the assessment of a reinstatement fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 68.

HB 1018 requires property deeds recorded on or after July 1, 2025, to include the property's current zoning classification with a disclaimer. It also creates a process where local zoning authorities can notify state agencies if a business violates local zoning rules, allowing the state to suspend the business's license or permit if the notice is received within 30 days of issuance and includes proof of violation. Businesses can appeal suspensions or pay a reinstatement fee (up to the original license cost) to regain their license, and local authorities may be charged the fee if the business was already compliant when notified. This bill directly affects property buyers/sellers, local zoning authorities, state agencies, and businesses operating under local zoning regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/12/2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/12/2025
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Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/5/2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 2/19/2025
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Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Lowell Russell
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