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SB 2053

County Government - As introduced, requires a local legislative body to approve the location of any quarry or digital asset mining facility in a public meeting. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Yager

SB 2053 mandates public meetings for local approval of quarry and digital asset mining facilities, enhancing community input in land-use decisions affecting Tennessee neighborhoods.

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Bill Summary · SB 2053

Legislative bill overview

SB 2053 requires Tennessee local legislative bodies to hold public meetings to approve the location of quarries and digital asset mining facilities within their jurisdictions. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to establish this approval requirement across various titles governing county operations and land use.

Why is this important

Quarries and digital asset mining (cryptocurrency mining) operations can significantly impact local communities through noise, traffic, environmental effects, and resource consumption. Requiring public meetings ensures community input and transparency in decisions that affect neighborhood character, property values, and local infrastructure before such facilities are established.

Potential points of contention

  • Digital asset mining definition: The bill may lack clarity on what constitutes "digital asset mining" and whether it applies to all cryptocurrency operations or only specific types, potentially creating ambiguity in enforcement
  • Local control versus private property rights: Some may argue the requirement infringes on property owners' rights to use their land for lawful purposes, while others contend local control over industrial development is essential
  • Quarry/mining distinction: The pairing of traditional quarrying with modern digital mining is unusual; critics might question whether these dissimilar industries warrant identical regulatory treatment or if digital mining deserves separate consideration

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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