Restrictions on Land Purchases by Foreign Entities
Summary
Tennessee Governor signed SB2233 on April 6, 2026, amending TCA Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3 to restrict land purchases by sanctioned aliens and foreign entities. The bill passed the Senate 24-4 and the House 88-6 after adopting Amendment HA0794. This legislation affects real property transactions involving foreign entities in Tennessee.
What changed
SB2233 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3 to strengthen restrictions on land purchases by sanctioned aliens and foreign entities. The bill was signed into law on April 6, 2026, by the Governor after passing both chambers with strong majorities. The legislation incorporates House Amendment 1 (HA0794), modifying the Senate-passed version.
Foreign entities and investors acquiring Tennessee real property must ensure compliance with these new restrictions. Legal counsel should review pending transactions and existing holdings for conformity with the amended statute. Violations of land purchase restrictions may result in transaction invalidation, divestiture orders, or other enforcement actions under state law.
What to do next
- Review pending and future Tennessee real property transactions for foreign entity involvement
- Verify that target buyers/investors are not subject to purchase restrictions under TCA Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3
- Update transaction due diligence procedures to include foreign entity status verification
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Tennessee / SB2233 Signed by Governor SB2233 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3, relative to restrictions on land purchases.
As introduced, makes changes to law regarding restrictions on land purchases by sanctioned aliens or foreign entities. - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3.
Bill Details
State Tennessee
Session 114th General Assembly
Chamber Senate
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Sponsors
Jack Johnson (Sen - R) Brent Taylor (Sen - R) Mark Pody (Sen - R) Paul Rose (Sen - R) John Stevens (Sen - R) Rusty Crowe (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-06 S Enrolled and ready for signatures 2026-04-02 S Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-04-02 S Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 1 - HA0794) 2026-03-31 S Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/2/2026 2026-03-30 H Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 6, PNV 0 2026-03-30 H H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0794) 2026-03-30 H Subst. for comp. HB. 2026-03-26 H Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. 2026-03-23 S Engrossed; ready for transmission to House 2026-03-23 S Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-03-23 S Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 4, PNV 1 2026-03-20 S Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026 2026-03-11 S Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-03-11 S Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2026-03-05 S Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026 2026-03-03 S Sponsor(s) Added. 2026-03-03 S Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee 2026-02-24 S Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026 2026-02-05 S Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee 2026-02-02 S Introduced, Passed on First Consideration 2026-02-02 S Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-03-03 SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Yea: 9 Nay: 0 2026-03-11 SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Yea: 7 Nay: 2 2026-03-23 FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration Yea: 24 Nay: 4 2026-03-30 FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Yea: 88 Nay: 6 2026-04-02 FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 Yea: 26 Nay: 6
Committee Referrals
2026-02-05 S Commerce and Labor 2026-03-03 S Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources 2026-03-11 S Calendar
Amendments
2026-03-24 HA0794
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-03 Draft
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