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TN HB0469

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lee Reeves

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Existing leases with firearm restrictions become unenforceable on July 1, 2025, and must be formally amended to comply by July 1, 2026

  • Tenants adversely affected by violations may sue landlords for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/4/2026
Commerce2/11/2026
Business and Utilities Subcommittee3/12/2025
Commerce2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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