HB 426 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, exempts a nonprofit religious institution from property taxes, under certain circumstances; applicable in Davidson County. - Amends TCA Section 67-5-212.

HB 426 would exempt nonprofit religious institutions in Davidson County from property taxes when they acquire land for religious purposes. It allows these institutions to claim retroactive tax exemptions up to three years before applying for the exemption, covering properties purchased before the law's effective date. The exemption applies only to properties used for the institution's religious activities, and counties are not required to refund taxes already paid prior to the law taking effect. This change specifically targets Davidson County due to its population exceeding 500,000 people.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/12/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Harold Love
DDemocratic
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