House Bill 1890, also known as Senate Bill 2099, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a new section regarding the acquisition and administration of agricultural real estate interests. The bill defines "agricultural easement" as a voluntary nonpossessory interest that imposes limitations or obligations on the use and management of agricultural land, aimed at preserving its condition. It establishes a program within the Department of Agriculture for acquiring and managing these easements, which may include grants for preserving farm and forestry land. A special agency account, the farmland preservation fund, is created within the general fund to manage allocated funds, which will not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year but will be carried forward for future use.

The bill outlines specific requirements for agricultural easements, including allowing the construction of agricultural buildings and the creation of up to three residential lots for farmers and farm workers, limited to five percent of the total land. The easements must have a minimum term of fifteen years. The commissioner of agriculture is tasked with administering the fund and promulgating rules to implement the section, including establishing eligibility criteria. The act will take effect upon becoming law for rulemaking purposes, while other provisions will take effect on July 1, 2024.