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TN SB 488

died on adjournment

Local Government, General - As introduced, removes abandonment as an option for a property owner after a municipality determines the structure located on the property is unfit for human occupation or use; authorizes all municipalities to adopt ordinances to inspect residential dwelling units that are deteriorated. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 21.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 488 pass?

No. TN SB 488 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-02-12): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

What is TN SB 488 about?

TN SB 488 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Local Government, General - As introduced, removes abandonment as an option for a property owner after a municipality determines the structure located on the property is unfit for human occupation or use; authorizes all municipalities to adopt ordinances to inspect residential dwelling units that are deteriorated. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 21.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 488?

Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 488.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Bowlingprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-29

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

    referral-committee

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0488&ga=114

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