House Bill 2026, also known as Senate Bill 1814, amends Tennessee law regarding land surveying monuments by adding a new section to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1. The bill defines three types of land surveying monuments: "geodetic control monument," "historic land surveying monument," and "property corner monument," detailing their characteristics and purposes. It establishes that these monuments can take various forms, including metal pins, concrete markers, and natural objects, and must be marked to indicate their significance.

The bill also makes it an offense to intentionally move, alter, destroy, or remove any of these monuments without proper replacement, with the understanding that the individual knows or should reasonably know the monument's importance. Notably, the definition of "person" in this context excludes employees or contractors of the Department of Transportation when performing their official duties. Violating this provision is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.