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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, generally restricts a landlord from prohibiting a residential tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, any part of a firearm, or firearm ammunition in the tenant's residential property; a vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or tenants' guests; or other locations controlled by the landlord necessary to enter or exit any such location in leases entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 66.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, generally prevents landlords from prohibiting residential tenants from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition within their leased homes, in their vehicles in designated parking areas, or in other landlord-controlled areas necessary for entering or exiting these locations, with some exceptions for specific types of facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, and educational properties. Landlords can, however, require tenants to transport firearms concealed or holstered, or stored in a carrying container, when moving between their vehicle and residence or in common areas like elevators and hallways, and can take action if tenants fail to comply with these specific requirements, as long as it doesn't prohibit lawful possession within the tenant's residence. Tenants who believe their rights under this bill have been violated can sue their landlord for damages and legal fees.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (13)
Robert Harshbarger (R)*,
Paul Bailey (R),
Janice Bowling (R),
Tom Hatcher (R),
Jack Johnson (R),
Bill Powers (R),
Jessie Seal (R),
Steve Southerland (R),
John Stevens (R),
Page Walley (R),
Bo Watson (R),
Dawn White (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 01/01/2027 (on 04/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0350&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0606.pdf |
| Amendment 3-0 to SB0350 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0469.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB0350 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0468.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0469 (13118) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1523.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0468 (13105) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1517.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0350 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0457.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0457 (11478) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1416.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0350 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0350.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0350.pdf |
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