Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 1610 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26, relative to sober living homes.

Last action — Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  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 bill enables Putnam County and its cities to create regulations for sober living homes that assist individuals recovering from substance abuse. Any regulations must align with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of individuals in recovery may find more structured sober living options available 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. Sponsor change.

  3. Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

  4. Intro., P1C.

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

  6. Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  28. Comp. SB subst.

  29. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1073

  30. Filed for introduction

  31. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

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

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

  34. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

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

  36. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  37. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

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

  39. Subst. for comp. HB.

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

  41. Enrolled and ready for signatures

  42. Signed by Senate Speaker

  43. Signed by H. Speaker

  44. Transmitted to Governor for action.

  45. Signed by Governor.

  46. Pub. Ch. 1073

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

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1610 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 SB 1610?
SB 1610 is sponsored by Bailey, Paul (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1610?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
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