Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 2196 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26, relative to sober living homes.

Last action — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1073

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on April 30, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows local regulation of sober living homes in Putnam County, Tennessee.

This legislation permits Putnam County and its cities to regulate sober living homes, aligning with federal housing laws. It aims to manage these facilities effectively while ensuring compliance with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may see increased accountability and support for sober living homes in their communities.

Summary

Local Government, General - 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  6. Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026

  7. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  8. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  9. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  10. Subst. for comp. HB.

  11. Passed H., Ayes 80, Nays 1, PNV 5

  12. Enrolled and ready for signatures

  13. Signed by Senate Speaker

  14. Signed by H. Speaker

  15. Transmitted to Governor for action.

  16. Signed by Governor.

  17. Pub. Ch. 1073

  18. Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

  19. Filed for introduction

  20. Sponsor change.

  21. Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

  22. Intro., P1C.

  23. P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  24. Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee

  25. Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 2/18/2026

  26. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  27. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/4/2026

  28. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/11/2026

  29. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026

  30. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026

  31. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

  32. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

  33. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026

  34. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026

  35. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026

  36. Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

  37. Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026

  38. Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  39. Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  40. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026

  41. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  42. Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/14/2026

  43. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  44. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026

  45. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026

  46. Comp. SB subst.

  47. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1073

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (132)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2196 do?
Local Government, General - 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.
Who sponsors HB 2196?
HB 2196 is sponsored by Williams, Ryan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2196?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
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