House Bill 1667 and Senate Bill 1668 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically targeting penalties for violations of municipal ordinances. The bills introduce new provisions that allow home rule municipalities and metropolitan governments to establish a tiered system of monetary penalties for repeated violations of the same ordinance by the same individual or entity within a twelve-month period. This new structure aims to provide a more graduated response to repeated infractions, potentially enhancing compliance with local laws.

The amendments specifically add new subsections to Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 6-54-306, 6-54-308, and 7-3-507, which outline the authority of municipalities and metropolitan governments to implement these tiered penalties. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to violations occurring on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-54-306, 6-54-308, 7-3-507