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TN SB1813

TN SB1813
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to precious metals.


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Transactional Gold and Silver Act," which recognizes gold and silver as legal tender for private transactions and, when accepted, for paying state and local taxes or fees; authorizes the creation of a secure bullion depository and an electronic payment system to support the use of gold and silver; exempts gold and silver transactions from state and local taxation. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Tennessee Transactional Gold and Silver Act," establishes gold and silver as legal tender for private transactions within Tennessee, meaning they can be used to pay debts between individuals if both parties agree. It also allows for these precious metals to be used for paying state and local taxes or fees if the government entity agrees to accept them. To support this, the bill authorizes the creation of a secure bullion depository, which is a facility for storing refined gold or silver metal, and an electronic payment system that uses this stored precious metal as the basis for transactions. Importantly, all transactions involving gold and silver under this act are exempt from state and local taxation, and the bill explicitly states that this system is not intended for government surveillance or control.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/03/2026)

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