TN SB 480
enactedHousing - As enacted, deletes the definition of "blighted area" and defines "blighted property" for purposes of condemnation by housing authorities; clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain; authorizes housing authorities to pay more than fair market value for properties that are not blighted but that are in a blighted area; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 20; Title 13, Chapter 21 and Title 29, Chapter 17.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 480 pass?
Yes. TN SB 480 has been enacted into law as of 2025-04-08. Latest recorded action (2025-04-08): Pub. Ch. 114
What is TN SB 480 about?
TN SB 480 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Housing - As enacted, deletes the definition of "blighted area" and defines "blighted property" for purposes of condemnation by housing authorities; clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain; authorizes housing authorities to pay more than fair market value for properties that are not blighted but that are in a blighted area; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 20; Title 13, Chapter 21 and Title 29, Chapter 17.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 480?
Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 480.
- Introduced
- 2025-02-10
- Latest action
- 2025-04-08 — Pub. Ch. 114
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Bowlingprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-01-29
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-02-10
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-12
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2025-02-19
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
2025-02-25
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2025-02-25
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2025-03-04
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
2025-03-06
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2025-03-06
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2025-03-06
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
passage
2025-03-10
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2025-03-20
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2025-03-20
Passed H., Ayes 81, Nays 11, PNV 0
passage
2025-03-20
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2025-03-24
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2025-03-24
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2025-03-25
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2025-04-03
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2025-04-08
Effective date(s) 04/03/2025
2025-04-08
Pub. Ch. 114
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/25/2025 Passed (2)
2025-02-25 · pass · 8-1
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/6/2025 Passed (1)
2025-03-06 · pass · 30-0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/20/2025 Passed (1)
2025-03-20 · pass · 81-11
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 444
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