Nuisances - As introduced, prohibits any cause of action for nuisance, taking, or another claim against a racing facility or racetrack by the owner of a surrounding real property if the racing facility or racetrack was built before the owner of the surrounding real property purchased the real property or built in the area of the racing facility or racetrack, regardless of the date on which the cause of action is alleged to have arisen; prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing any ordinance, resolution, or regulation that would restrict, limit, or prohibit the operation of a racing facility or racetrack in a manner inconsistent. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 29.
SB 1646 protects existing racing facilities and racetracks from nuisance, property, or similar legal claims brought by owners of surrounding properties if the facility was built before the property owner purchased their land or developed in that area. The bill prohibits such claims regardless of when the alleged issue occurred, even if the property owner acquired the land after the facility existed. It also prevents local governments from enacting or enforcing regulations that would restrict or ban racing operations in conflict with this protection. However, the bill does not exempt racing facilities from complying with state or federal environmental, health, or safety laws.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mark Pody
RRepublican
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