Housing - As enacted, deletes the definition of "blighted area" and defines "blighted property" for purposes of condemnation by housing authorities; clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain; authorizes housing authorities to pay more than fair market value for properties that are not blighted but that are in a blighted area; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 20; Title 13, Chapter 21 and Title 29, Chapter 17.

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History

1. 2025
   1. Apr 8Pub. Ch. 114Latest
   2. Apr 8Effective date(s) 04/03/2025
   3. Apr 3Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Mar 25Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Mar 24Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   6. Mar 24Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   7. Mar 20Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/20/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   8. Mar 20Passed H., Ayes 81, Nays 11, PNV 0Passed House
   9. Mar 20Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   10. Mar 10Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   11. Mar 6Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/6/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Mar 6Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   13. Mar 6Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   14. Mar 4Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
   15. Feb 25Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/25/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   16. Feb 25Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
   17. Feb 19Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
   18. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   19. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   20. Jan 29Filed for introductionIntroduced