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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftyn Behn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed for lack of second in: Cities & Counties Subcommittee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction