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TN HB2196
TN HB2196AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26, relative to sober living homes.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, authorizes Putnam County and incorporated cities within the county to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the "Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act." - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to allow Putnam County and any incorporated cities within that county to regulate sober living homes, which are residences for individuals recovering from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse, provided that any such regulations comply with federal laws like the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination based on disability.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1073 (on 05/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Alcohol Abuse, Treatment, and Education
- ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Local Government
- ‐ General Local Government
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2196&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc1073.pdf | 05/28/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2196.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1610 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1610.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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