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TN HB0469
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lee Reeves
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AI Summary
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Landlords prohibited from banning tenants or guests from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition in rental units, vehicles in tenant parking areas, or common areas necessary for entry/exit, effective July 1, 2025
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Existing leases with firearm restrictions become unenforceable on July 1, 2025, and must be formally amended to comply by July 1, 2026
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Tenants adversely affected by violations may sue landlords for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees
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Landlord rules and regulations must comply with the new firearm provisions to be enforceable
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, relative to leases.
Landlord and Tenant
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/9/2026