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SB 2237·TN·senate

Local Government, General - As introduced, requires a local government to approve, deny, or identify deficiencies in a development application, development plan, or a site inspection submitted by a developer within 30 days; requires changes in contracts between local governments and contractors or developers to be in writing; requires a local government to release a contractor or developer from its required bond within 30 days of receiving a determination from an independent inspector that th...

Signed into LawFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Johnson
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1044

May 27, 2026

Summary

The bill forces cities and counties to approve, report deficiencies, or deem approved a development application, plan, or site inspection within 30 business days. It also requires any contract changes to be in writing and obligates governments to release required bonds within 30 days once an independent inspector confirms work is finished. These rules aim to speed development and protect developers from undue delays and extra costs.

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