Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 298: 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.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Cities & Counties Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 298 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Failed for lack of second in: Cities & Counties Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic).