2025-2026 Regular SessionTennessee Legislature

SB0242: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 47 and Title 66, relative to housing market manipulation.

Legislative Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Homes not Hedge Funds Act"; prohibits certain business entities from purchasing more than 100 single-family homes in certain counties in this state for purposes of renting the purchased properties; establishes a state and private cause of action and establishes damages for violations. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 47 and Title 66.

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Bill History

1/22/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
1/27/2025
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate
2/10/2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Senate
3/11/2025
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Senate
3/18/2025
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to first calendar of 2026
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/22/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
State and Local Government(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/22/202517.6 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note2/7/2025141.8 KB