HB2235

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21 and Title 66, relative to housing discrimination.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2235 amends housing discrimination laws to limit consideration of criminal history in housing decisions.

Tennessee HB2235 amends the state's housing discrimination laws to restrict how housing providers can consider an applicant's criminal history. The bill sets specific look-back periods for misdemeanor and felony convictions and requires an individualized assessment for any conviction to determine if it poses a risk to other residents or property. Housing providers must provide written notice of any denial based on criminal history and allow applicants to submit additional information.

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History

Mar 18

House

Reset on Final cal. 2 of Business and Utilities Subcommittee

Mar 11

House

Action Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/18/2026