Tennessee Advances Bill Blocking Landlords from Disarming Tenants

On March 16, 2026, the Tennessee Legislature transmitted Bill SB0350 to Governor Bill Lee. Governor Bill Lee is expected to sign the legislation.  Governor Lee signed a Constitutional Carry Bill in 2021. Bill SB0350 guarantees renters’ rights to keep and bear arms will not be subject to cancellation by rental contracts. The bill does not apply to state and federal government leases or rentals of property. The bill applies to both residential and commercial renters. While Governor Lee is expected to sign SB0350, if he does not veto the bill by the 28th of March, the bill will become law without his signature.

The Tennessee Senate passed the bill on February 27, 2026, by a vote of 27 to 5. The Tennessee House followed with a 72 – 22 vote on March 9, with an amendment.  The Senate concurred with the amendment on March 12, 32 -0. Governor Lee is term-limited in Tennessee. His term will expire when a new governor takes office in January of 2027. [MORE]