SB 2272
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-17-102, relative to eminent domain.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Session
114th General Assembly
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 8:52 AM
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Bill overview
This bill changes Tennessee’s law regarding eminent domain, which is the government’s power to take private property for public use. Specifically, it expands the definition of ‘public use’ to include the acquisition of land needed for public transportation projects, such as roads, highways, and bridges. This expansion now specifically covers the addition of sidewalks, greenways, bicycle lanes, pedestrian ways, and necessary slope developments as part of these projects. The bill aims to allow for more comprehensive public transportation infrastructure development.
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