HB 795 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Public Contracts - As introduced, requires a local government to send back any requested changes on a contractor's or developer's application for development site plans or inspections in a single deliverable document or set of documents, or to remit related fees back to the developer for subsequent change requests; prohibits a local government from requiring a developer or contractor to fund, develop, or contribute to the development of nonessential infrastructure, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13 and Title 66.

HB 795 requires local governments in Tennessee to return all requested changes to a developer's or contractor's application in one document or refund related fees for subsequent changes. It prohibits local governments from forcing developers or contractors to fund, build, or contribute to "nonessential infrastructure" (such as public roads, traffic lights, or utility lines not directly tied to the development) unless specifically agreed upon in the original contract. The bill defines nonessential infrastructure as anything beyond what’s necessary for the development property’s creation, maintenance, or growth. This aims to reduce administrative delays and unexpected costs for developers during the approval process.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Total actions
10
Key actions
6
Committee
8
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Kevin Vaughan
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