TN SB 242
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 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 242 pass?
No. TN SB 242 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 (2026-03-12): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
What is TN SB 242 about?
TN SB 242 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 SB 242?
Oliver is the primary sponsor of TN SB 242.
- Introduced
- 2025-01-27
- Latest action
- 2026-03-12 — Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Oliverprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-01-22
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-01-27
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-10
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
referral-committee
2025-03-11
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
2025-03-18
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to first calendar of 2026
2026-02-24
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
2026-03-03
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 1
2026-03-04
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-06
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
2026-03-09
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-09
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-09
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 1
passage
2026-03-09
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0555)
2026-03-12
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Votes
SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 1 3/3/2026 Passed
2026-03-03 · pass · 7-0
Member-level votes (1)
- Roberts: not voting
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/9/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-09 · pass · 31-1
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 298
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