TN HB 298
died on adjournmentHousing - 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · lower
Quick answers
Did TN HB 298 pass?
No. TN HB 298 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-11): Failed for lack of second in: Cities & Counties Subcommittee
What is TN HB 298 about?
TN HB 298 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Housing - 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.”.
Who sponsors TN HB 298?
Behn is the primary sponsor of TN HB 298.
- Introduced
- 2025-01-27
- Latest action
- 2026-03-11 — Failed for lack of second in: Cities & Counties Subcommittee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Behnprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-01-22
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-01-27
Intro., P1C.
introduction
2025-02-03
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
referral-committee
2025-02-03
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
referral-committee
2025-02-24
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-04
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
2026-03-06
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-11
Failed for lack of second in: Cities & Counties Subcommittee
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Related bills
- Companion bill: SB 242
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