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TN HB2160
TN HB2160AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, relative to county legislative bodies.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits a county from having a district for a member of the county legislative body that encompasses the entire county; prohibits a member of a county legislative body from being elected for an at-large district. - Amends TCA Title 5.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, prohibits counties from having districts for county legislative body members that cover the entire county, and also prohibits members from being elected to "at-large" districts, which means representing the entire county rather than a specific geographic area within it. Specifically, after the redistricting following the 2030 federal census, counties will no longer be allowed to have a single district that encompasses the whole county, and commissioners will not be elected from such at-large districts. This change is considered remedial, meaning it aims to correct a situation, and any county currently operating with an at-large district must update its charter to comply with this new rule by the time of the 2030 federal census.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2160&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2160 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2160.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2160.pdf |
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