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SB 961 Signed

Housing - As introduced, enacts the "Affordable Housing and Tenant Protection Act"; allows local governments to adopt ordinances and resolutions to control rent for private residential rental units; creates the increased housing program and increased housing fund; authorizes the Tennessee housing development agency to make grants from the fund to eligible developers and first-time homebuyers to assist in gap financing and down payment assistance. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 66 and Title 67.

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7 actions
  1. Mar 24, 2026 lower
    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
  2. Mar 18, 2026 lower
    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
  3. Mar 17, 2026 lower
    Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
  4. Mar 11, 2026 lower
    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
  5. Feb 12, 2025 upper
    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
  6. Feb 10, 2025 lower
    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  7. Feb 5, 2025 lower
    Filed for introduction
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