Tennessee Fair Chance Housing Act
Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 21 and Title 66.
Tennessee HB2235, titled the "Tennessee Fair Chance Housing Act," seeks to amend Title 4, Chapter 21 and Title 66 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The bill aims to provide protections for individuals with criminal records in the housing market, prohibiting discrimination based on criminal history in rental applications and housing decisions. Key provisions include guidelines for landlords regarding the consideration of an applicant's criminal history and the establishment of a process for individuals to dispute adverse housing decisions based on such history.
Tennessee HB2235, titled the "Tennessee Fair Chance Housing Act," seeks to amend Title 4, Chapter 21 and Title 66 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The bill aims to provide protections for individuals with criminal records in the housing market, prohibiting discrimination based on criminal history in rental applications and housing decisions. Key provisions include guidelines for landlords regarding the consideration of an applicant's criminal history and the establishment of a process for individuals to dispute adverse housing decisions based on such history.
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Dixie, Vincent
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
March 18, 2026
Reset on Final cal. 2 of Business and Utilities Subcommittee