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HB2120 • 2026

Tourism

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to tourism.

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Sponsor
Crawford, Briggs
Last action
2026-02-05
Official status
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text does not specify what information must be included in the annual reports or any penalties for non-compliance.

Tourism Reporting Requirements

This bill requires local tourism development authorities to submit annual reports about their business activities and transactions to the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds a requirement for each local tourism authority to file an annual report with the state's department of tourist development.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local tourism development authorities
  • The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Terms To Know

Tourism Development Authority
A local government body that works to promote and support tourism in a specific area.
Department of Tourist Development
The state agency responsible for overseeing and promoting tourism activities within Tennessee.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify the content or format requirements for annual reports.
  • It is unclear how this new requirement will impact existing reporting practices.
  • There are no details on penalties or consequences if a local authority fails to submit their report.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

  2. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  3. 2026-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

  4. 2026-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

  5. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  6. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  7. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  8. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL 2284
By Briggs

HOUSE BILL 2120
By Crawford
HB2120
011972
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5;
Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to tourism.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-69-109(c), is amended by adding
the following to the end of the subsection:
Each authority shall also file the annual report of its business affairs and
transactions with the department of tourist development.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.