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HB 469

Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, prohibits a landlord from prohibiting a tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, firearm components, or ammunition on leased premises or in a vehicle located on leased premises; creates a cause of action for a tenant who is adversely affected by a landlord's violation of such prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 66.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee bill prohibits landlords from banning tenant firearm possession on rental properties, enabling tenant lawsuits against restrictive landlords.

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Bill Summary · HB 469

Legislative bill overview

HB 469 prohibits landlords in Tennessee from banning tenants from possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing firearms, ammunition, or firearm components on rental properties or in vehicles parked there. The bill creates a legal cause of action allowing tenants to sue landlords who violate this prohibition.

Why is this important

This legislation directly impacts the landlord-tenant relationship by removing a property owner's traditional right to set conditions for firearm possession on their own premises. It affects both urban apartment complexes and rural rentals, and creates new litigation exposure for landlords who attempt to maintain gun-free policies.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights conflict: Landlords argue they should control what happens on property they own, including safety policies; tenants' rights advocates counter that rental housing shouldn't restrict constitutional rights
  • Liability and insurance concerns: Landlords worry about liability if a firearm is used to harm someone on the property, and whether insurance covers incidents involving legally-stored tenant weapons
  • Local preemption questions: Unclear whether municipalities with stricter gun regulations can override this state law, or if it preempts local ordinances
  • Definition ambiguity: "Lawfully possessing" may be complicated by varying state/federal regulations and questions about what constitutes proper storage

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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