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This ordinance amends Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish a new chapter creating an eviction right to counsel program. The program will be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning to provide legal representation for tenants facing eviction. The legislation aims to improve housing stability and legal support for residents.

An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program to be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.

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38 sponsors
Introduced 5/7/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 6/16/2026

What it does

  • 1Creation of a new chapter in Title 2 establishing an eviction right to counsel program
  • 2Administration of the program by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning
  • 3Provision of legal counsel to tenants facing eviction proceedings

This ordinance amends Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish a new chapter creating an eviction right to counsel program. The program will be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning to provide legal representation for tenants facing eviction. The legislation aims to improve housing stability and legal support for residents.

Affects
Department of Planning - Housing DivisionTenants facing eviction in Nashville

Legislative history

6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Suara moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
6/2/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
6/1/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/12/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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