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SB 1135

Nuisances - As enacted, revises nuisance laws. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 16; Title 29; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

SB 1135 comprehensively revises Tennessee nuisance laws across nine legal code titles, altering property enforcement, civil procedures, and governmental authority mechanisms.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 510
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Bill Summary · SB 1135

Legislative bill overview

SB 1135 comprehensively revises Tennessee's nuisance laws across multiple legal codes, affecting property law, civil procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. The bill amends nine different sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the bill summary provided.

Why is this important

Nuisance laws directly impact property rights, neighborhood quality of life, and local enforcement authority. Revisions to these statutes can affect how property owners address problematic conditions, how courts handle nuisance disputes, and which governmental agencies have jurisdiction to act.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes: The amendments span nine different titles of law, creating potential for unintended interactions or inconsistencies between provisions
  • Property rights vs. community standards: Revisions to nuisance definitions may shift balance between individual property owner freedom and community livability standards
  • Enforcement clarity: Changes across multiple codes could create confusion about which agencies (local/state) have authority to enforce specific nuisance provisions

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

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