Tennessee Advances Bill Blocking Landlords from Disarming Tenants

Summary

Tennessee Bill SB0350, which prohibits landlords from banning tenants from possessing firearms on leased property, has been transmitted to Governor Bill Lee for his signature. Passed by the Senate 27-5 and House 72-22, the bill will become law by March 28, 2026, with or without the Governor's signature, and new provisions take effect July 1, 2025, with existing lease changes by July 1, 2026.