HB 1671 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Government, General - As enacted, prohibits local governmental entities from relocating homeless individuals unless the relocation meets certain criteria; authorizes the receiving jurisdiction to seek damages and injunctive relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5.

HB 1671 prohibits Tennessee local governments from moving homeless individuals to another jurisdiction without the receiving area's written consent (§7-51-2801) and bans using public funds for such relocations without verified housing/services in the new area (§7-51-2802). The bill authorizes Tennessee's attorney general to seek $10,000 civil penalties per violation and lets affected jurisdictions sue for damages or court orders to stop violations (§7-51-2803). It directly affects cities and counties managing homeless services and homeless individuals relocated between areas. The law amends specific Tennessee Code sections related to local government operations and homeless services.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
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Total actions
21
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Tim Rudd
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