All Roll Calls
Yes: 185 • No: 8
TennesseeHB 2509114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 13; Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 3; Title 56 and Title 67, relative to housing.
Sponsored By: CameronSpeaker Sexton, Cameron (Republican)
Became Law
Housing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Rules and match for workforce housing builders
Developers applying to the pilot must show a cash, land, or similar match equal to 10% of project cost or $2,000,000, whichever is less, in writing at application. Giving more than 10% raises the application score. The housing agency sets rules under the state Administrative Procedures Act. State law now treats “workforce housing projects” like tax‑credit projects for acquisition or leasing, opening more financing options. These changes take effect July 1, 2026.
More workforce homes for essential workers
The law creates a pilot to build or fix homes priced for households at 80%–150% of area median income. The housing agency gives loans, including interest‑free loans when at least 80% of units are workforce and affordability lasts long term. Funding totals $20 million in FY 2026–2027, and at least one project is funded in each of the three grand divisions. Projects are prioritized where home prices outpace incomes and where population growth is fastest. The program begins July 1, 2026, applications are due by March 31, 2027, and the agency reports results by January 1, 2029.
Local funds can help middle‑income renters and buyers
Local governments can use state affordable housing funds to help households with income above 80% and up to 150% of area median income. The housing agency gives incentives for local governments to spend local housing funds on these households. This change takes effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
CameronSpeaker Sexton, Cameron
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rebecca K. Alexander, Rebecca K.
Republican • House
Jeremy Faison, Jeremy
Republican • House
John Gillespie, John
Republican • House
Kirk Haston, Kirk
Republican • House
Larry J. Miller, Larry J.
Democrat • House
Jay D. Reedy, Jay D.
Republican • House
Ryan Williams, Ryan
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 79 • No: 7
House vote • 4/20/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 3/23/2026
HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 1
House vote • 3/18/2026
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 3/11/2026
HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pub. Ch. 1037
5/27/2026Effective date(s) 05/21/2026, 07/01/2026
5/27/2026Signed by Governor.
5/21/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/11/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/5/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/29/2026HouseSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/23/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0632)
4/23/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA1072)
4/23/2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/23/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/22/2026SenateH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0739)
4/21/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1195)
4/21/2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 79, Nays 7, PNV 6
4/21/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
4/21/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/21/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
4/16/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
4/15/2026HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
4/15/2026HousePlaced on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
4/15/2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/15/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
4/15/2026HousePlaced behind the budget
4/8/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
4/8/2026House
Bill Text
HA0739 (Substitute)
4/21/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA1195
Introduced
SA0632
SA1072
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