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SB2271 • 2026

Taxes, Ad Valorem

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67, relative to property tax.

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Sponsor
Briggs, Howell
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide specific details about updates to other sections of Tennessee's laws related to property tax and administration, only mentioning that it amends certain titles but without specifying the content changes.

Property Tax Notice Requirements

This bill requires written notice from the state board of equalization to county mayors when considering an extension for completing a property reappraisal program.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires that any notification about extending time limits for property reappraisals must be in writing.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The state board of equalization, which is responsible for property tax assessments.
  • County mayors who receive notifications about property tax reappraisal extensions.

Terms To Know

Property Reappraisal
A process where the value of properties is reassessed to determine new property taxes.
State Board of Equalization
The state agency responsible for ensuring fair and equal property tax assessments across Tennessee.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It does not specify what happens if the written notice is not sent on time.
  • Does not provide details about how or when county mayors must respond to these notices.
  • The bill's full impact depends on existing property tax laws and practices in Tennessee.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

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

  2. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  3. 2026-02-03 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  4. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee

  5. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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HOUSE BILL 2424
By Howell

SENATE BILL 2271
By Briggs
SB2271
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5;
Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 67, relative
to property tax.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-1609, is amended by deleting
"shall notify" in the second sentence and substituting instead "shall notify in writing".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.