Local Government, General - As enacted, sets up a process by which the attorney general and reporter may review whether a local government action violates state law or the Constitution of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9.

HB 1097 creates a process for Tennessee's Attorney General to review local government actions (like ordinances or written policies) that may violate state law or the Tennessee Constitution. If a legislator requests an investigation, the Attorney General must investigate within 30 days and report findings. If a violation is confirmed, the local government has 30 days to fix it or face potential withholding of state funds (except for contracts, federal requirements, or court judgments). This bill directly affects counties and cities by establishing a state-level mechanism to enforce compliance with state law against local actions. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.