SB 360 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Zoning - As introduced, prohibits the construction of correctional facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes in areas designated as 100-year flood plains; applies to all applications for construction permits submitted on or after July 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 13.

SB 360 prohibits the construction of correctional facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes in areas designated as 100-year flood plains across Tennessee. It applies to all new construction permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025, directly affecting developers, healthcare providers, and local governments. The bill also bans re-licensing vacated facilities in flood zones for these uses and requires new additions to existing facilities in flood zones to be built above flood levels. This law amends zoning codes in Tennessee to align with federal floodplain mapping standards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Richard Briggs
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