130 total bills, 18 anti-gun bills,
32 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation
130 total bills, 18 anti-gun bills,
32 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-11-611, relative to self-defense.
Description: As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal. in Criminal Justice Committee
Last Action Date: April 14, 2021
Title: As enacted, requires that the following language be printed on the back of handgun carry permit cards: This permit is valid beyond the expiration date if the permit holder can provide documentation of the holder's active military status and duty station outside Tennessee. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, requires that the following language be printed on the back of handgun carry permit cards: This permit is valid beyond the expiration date if the permit holder can provide documentation of the holder's active military status and duty station outside Tennessee. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 367
Last Action Date: May 15, 2019
Title: As introduced, reduces the punishment for a person committing the offense of illegal possession of a handgun. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, reduces the punishment for a person committing the offense of illegal possession of a handgun. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: February 6, 2019
Title: As enacted, permits correctional officers and certain other people employed by the department of correction to carry a handgun the same as a law enforcement officer if they have completed their probationary period rather than when they are vested. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Description: As enacted, permits correctional officers and certain other people employed by the department of correction to carry a handgun the same as a law enforcement officer if they have completed their probationary period rather than when they are vested. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 92
Last Action Date: April 9, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm into a parade, religious service, concert, athletic event, political event, educational event, or into any other group of 25 or more people who are lawfully assembled. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm into a parade, religious service, concert, athletic event, political event, educational event, or into any other group of 25 or more people who are lawfully assembled. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 6/15/2020
Last Action Date: June 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, authorizes the department to contract with an entity for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an entity contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, authorizes the department to contract with an entity for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an entity contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
Title: As enacted, prohibits local government entities from imposing greater restrictions or requirements on privately owned or operated sport shooting ranges than are applicable to any range located within the same unit of local government and owned or operated by a government entity. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As enacted, prohibits local government entities from imposing greater restrictions or requirements on privately owned or operated sport shooting ranges than are applicable to any range located within the same unit of local government and owned or operated by a government entity. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 223
Last Action Date: May 9, 2019
Title: As introduced, expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 years of age gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Description: As introduced, expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 years of age gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
Title: As introduced, reduces from 15 to 10 the number of days in which a chief law enforcement officer must certify the transfer or making of a firearm after receiving a request, if the applicant making the request is not prohibited by law from receiving or possessing the firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, reduces from 15 to 10 the number of days in which a chief law enforcement officer must certify the transfer or making of a firearm after receiving a request, if the applicant making the request is not prohibited by law from receiving or possessing the firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
Title: As introduced, confers criminal and civil immunity upon a person who uses or threatens force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense from a person committing a criminal offense, unless the person against whom force is used is a law enforcement officer during discharge of the officer's duties and the person knows the person is an officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, confers criminal and civil immunity upon a person who uses or threatens force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense from a person committing a criminal offense, unless the person against whom force is used is a law enforcement officer during discharge of the officer's duties and the person knows the person is an officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary
Last Action Date: April 10, 2019
Title: As introduced, allows firefighters and emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows firefighters and emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: February 4, 2019
Title: As enacted, eliminates the special privilege tax on ammunition. - Amends TCA Section 8-8-201 and Title 70, Chapter 3.
Description: As enacted, eliminates the special privilege tax on ammunition. - Amends TCA Section 8-8-201 and Title 70, Chapter 3.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 509
Last Action Date: June 6, 2019
Title: As introduced, increases from 21 to 30 the number of calendar days within which a person granted an order of protection may apply for a temporary handgun carry permit from the department of safety after an order of protection has been granted. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, increases from 21 to 30 the number of calendar days within which a person granted an order of protection may apply for a temporary handgun carry permit from the department of safety after an order of protection has been granted. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Last Action Date: April 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires local law enforcement to conduct in-person checks to ensure person subject to order of protection has complied with dispossession of firearms requirement; makes various other changes regarding the dispossession of firearms requirement. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires local law enforcement to conduct in-person checks to ensure person subject to order of protection has complied with dispossession of firearms requirement; makes various other changes regarding the dispossession of firearms requirement. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Failed for lack of second in: Children & Families Subcommittee
Last Action Date: March 12, 2019
Title: As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118.
Description: As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, changes, from January 1 to January 15, the date by which the department of safety and homeland security must provide a copy of the previous year's statistical report concerning the number of handgun carry permits issued, denied, revoked, or suspended, and various information regarding handgun carry permit issuance and fees, to each member of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Section 8-8-201; Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 33-3-115; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Section 49-6-815; Section 49-6-816; Section 49-7-161; Section 49-50-803; Section 58-1-227; Section 70-5-101 and Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
Description: As introduced, changes, from January 1 to January 15, the date by which the department of safety and homeland security must provide a copy of the previous year's statistical report concerning the number of handgun carry permits issued, denied, revoked, or suspended, and various information regarding handgun carry permit issuance and fees, to each member of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Section 8-8-201; Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 33-3-115; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Section 49-6-815; Section 49-6-816; Section 49-7-161; Section 49-50-803; Section 58-1-227; Section 70-5-101 and Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As enacted, requires court clerks to report the race, sex, and, if known, social security number of a person judicially committed or adjudicated a mental defective to the federal bureau of investigation-NICS index and the department of safety for use in determining a person's eligibility to purchase firearms; requires that such information be confidential. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Section 38-6-109.
Description: As enacted, requires court clerks to report the race, sex, and, if known, social security number of a person judicially committed or adjudicated a mental defective to the federal bureau of investigation-NICS index and the department of safety for use in determining a person's eligibility to purchase firearms; requires that such information be confidential. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Section 38-6-109.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 262
Last Action Date: May 9, 2019
Title: As enacted, updates the definitions of "firearm" and "antique firearm" to mirror definitions under federal law; makes various changes related to updated definitions. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106; Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, updates the definitions of "firearm" and "antique firearm" to mirror definitions under federal law; makes various changes related to updated definitions. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106; Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 279
Last Action Date: May 9, 2019
Title: As enacted, authorizes the department of safety to contract with a local government agency for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an agency contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, authorizes the department of safety to contract with a local government agency for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an agency contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 109
Last Action Date: April 15, 2019
Title: Reaffirms that Tennessee is a sanctuary for the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.
Description: Reaffirms that Tennessee is a sanctuary for the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.
Last Action: Received from House, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 4, 2020
Title: As introduced, allows any county clerk, in addition to the department of safety, to renew a gun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows any county clerk, in addition to the department of safety, to renew a gun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for the transfer of a firearm to a person knowing that the person: has been judicially committed to a mental institution or adjudicated as a mental defective unless the person's right to possess firearms has been restored; or is receiving inpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment at a hospital or treatment resource. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for the transfer of a firearm to a person knowing that the person: has been judicially committed to a mental institution or adjudicated as a mental defective unless the person's right to possess firearms has been restored; or is receiving inpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment at a hospital or treatment resource. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 432
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: Second Amendment rally in Richmond, Virginia
Description: Second Amendment rally in Richmond, Virginia
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 17, 2020
Title: As introduced, allows persons employed in emergency management or as firefighters or emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows persons employed in emergency management or as firefighters or emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee of Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 13, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or firearm ammunition unattended or with a person under 18 years of age in a motor vehicle or boat, if the firearm is not locked within a trunk, glove box, or interior of the person's motor vehicle or boat; punishable only by fine of at least $500. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or firearm ammunition unattended or with a person under 18 years of age in a motor vehicle or boat, if the firearm is not locked within a trunk, glove box, or interior of the person's motor vehicle or boat; punishable only by fine of at least $500. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 2, 2020
Title: As introduced, changes, from 10 days to 10 business days, the period within which a director of schools is required to notify the chief of the appropriate law enforcement agency that the director has authorized a person to carry or possess a firearm on school property. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, changes, from 10 days to 10 business days, the period within which a director of schools is required to notify the chief of the appropriate law enforcement agency that the director has authorized a person to carry or possess a firearm on school property. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49.
Last Action: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Last Action Date: February 7, 2019
Title: As introduced, prohibits public funds being expended in support of any policy declining to provide services to licensed firearms businesses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 12.
Description: As introduced, prohibits public funds being expended in support of any policy declining to provide services to licensed firearms businesses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 12.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of Local Committee
Last Action Date: March 19, 2019
Title: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of an extreme risk protection order that a law enforcement officer may seek to prevent a restrained person from being able to lawfully possess a firearm when the officer believes that the person is a danger to the person or another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of an extreme risk protection order that a law enforcement officer may seek to prevent a restrained person from being able to lawfully possess a firearm when the officer believes that the person is a danger to the person or another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of possessing a firearm if a person has a prior conviction of stalking. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of possessing a firearm if a person has a prior conviction of stalking. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
Title: As introduced, exempts sales of gun safes from sales and use tax. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Description: As introduced, exempts sales of gun safes from sales and use tax. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/29/2019
Last Action Date: April 24, 2019
Title: As introduced, removes requirement that an off-duty law enforcement officer notify principal or other administrative staff person if the off-duty officer will be present on school grounds or inside school building during regular school hours and in possession of a firearm. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309 and Section 39-17-1350.
Description: As introduced, removes requirement that an off-duty law enforcement officer notify principal or other administrative staff person if the off-duty officer will be present on school grounds or inside school building during regular school hours and in possession of a firearm. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309 and Section 39-17-1350.
Last Action: Returned to the Clerk's Desk.
Last Action Date: March 27, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires the court to order that a defendant convicted of domestic violence who transfers possession of firearms to a third party must have the third party complete and return to the court an affidavit certifying that the third party is not prohibited from possessing firearms, acknowledges receipt of firearms from the defendant, and accepts their responsibility under this section. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, requires the court to order that a defendant convicted of domestic violence who transfers possession of firearms to a third party must have the third party complete and return to the court an affidavit certifying that the third party is not prohibited from possessing firearms, acknowledges receipt of firearms from the defendant, and accepts their responsibility under this section. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.
Last Action: Reassigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: March 27, 2019
Title: As introduced, deletes requirement that Wayne County and Pickett County be defined as distressed rural counties for purposes of being considered an eligible county authorized to select employees who may carry a concealed handgun on school property. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-816.
Description: As introduced, deletes requirement that Wayne County and Pickett County be defined as distressed rural counties for purposes of being considered an eligible county authorized to select employees who may carry a concealed handgun on school property. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-816.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: As introduced, prohibits the state or any executive branch state agency from entering into a contract for goods or services or awarding grants or tax subsidies to a business entity that engages in discrimination on the basis of second amendment-related activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the state or any executive branch state agency from entering into a contract for goods or services or awarding grants or tax subsidies to a business entity that engages in discrimination on the basis of second amendment-related activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
Title: As enacted, creates a concealed handgun carry permit, which allows a person to carry a concealed handgun; redesignates the existing handgun carry permit as an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38 and Title 39.
Description: As enacted, creates a concealed handgun carry permit, which allows a person to carry a concealed handgun; redesignates the existing handgun carry permit as an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38 and Title 39.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 479
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires the domestic violence coordinating council, in coordination with the administrative office of the courts, to revise the affidavit of firearms dispossession form to require only a signature from a defendant convicted of domestic violence. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-111.
Description: As introduced, requires the domestic violence coordinating council, in coordination with the administrative office of the courts, to revise the affidavit of firearms dispossession form to require only a signature from a defendant convicted of domestic violence. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-111.
Last Action: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Last Action Date: April 4, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires, when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer that the transaction be completed through a licensed gun dealer, and that the dealer perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, requires, when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer that the transaction be completed through a licensed gun dealer, and that the dealer perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 27, 2020
Title: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of illegal transfer of a firearm to a prohibited possessor; prohibits the intentional transfer to a person who is known or should be known to be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of illegal transfer of a firearm to a prohibited possessor; prohibits the intentional transfer to a person who is known or should be known to be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Returned to the Clerk's Desk.
Last Action Date: April 3, 2019
Title: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer or person who has a relationship with the respondent to petition a court for the issuance of an extreme risk protection order based on clear and convincing evidence that the respondent poses a significant risk of causing personal injury to the respondent or others by possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer or person who has a relationship with the respondent to petition a court for the issuance of an extreme risk protection order based on clear and convincing evidence that the respondent poses a significant risk of causing personal injury to the respondent or others by possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires a handgun carry permit holder convicted of domestic assault to surrender the permit to the court within 48 hours of conviction to be forwarded to the department of safety for revocation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, requires a handgun carry permit holder convicted of domestic assault to surrender the permit to the court within 48 hours of conviction to be forwarded to the department of safety for revocation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
Title: As enacted, waives the fee for obtaining a lifetime handgun carry permit for former law enforcement officers who served at least 10 years and left the law enforcement agency while in good standing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, waives the fee for obtaining a lifetime handgun carry permit for former law enforcement officers who served at least 10 years and left the law enforcement agency while in good standing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 396
Last Action Date: May 15, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle or boat without the firearm or ammunition being stored in a locked cabinet, safe, vault, case, or secured with a firearm locking device if the vehicle or boat is left unattended or with a person under 18 years of age; directs fines collected be deposited in the criminal injuries compensation fund and the domestic violence community education fund. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle or boat without the firearm or ammunition being stored in a locked cabinet, safe, vault, case, or secured with a firearm locking device if the vehicle or boat is left unattended or with a person under 18 years of age; directs fines collected be deposited in the criminal injuries compensation fund and the domestic violence community education fund. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee of Judiciary
Last Action Date: April 3, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates exceptions to the offense of open or concealed carrying of a firearm with the intent to go armed for any person legally in possession and not prohibited from possessing a firearm; converts existing defenses to be exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 50 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, creates exceptions to the offense of open or concealed carrying of a firearm with the intent to go armed for any person legally in possession and not prohibited from possessing a firearm; converts existing defenses to be exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 50 and Title 70.
Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 6/15/2020
Last Action Date: June 15, 2020
Title: As introduced, requires a defendant, prior to entering a guilty plea for a domestic violence offense, to sign a domestic violence offense firearm notification form stating the requirements of lawful dispossession, to be developed by the administrative office of the courts. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Description: As introduced, requires a defendant, prior to entering a guilty plea for a domestic violence offense, to sign a domestic violence offense firearm notification form stating the requirements of lawful dispossession, to be developed by the administrative office of the courts. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Last Action: Reassigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 28, 2020
Title: As introduced, prohibits leaving a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle or boat or a motor vehicle or boat that contains only persons under 18 years of age, if the firearm is not kept from ordinary observation and secured, violation of which is punishable only by fine of $50 or $100 for a second or subsequent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits leaving a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle or boat or a motor vehicle or boat that contains only persons under 18 years of age, if the firearm is not kept from ordinary observation and secured, violation of which is punishable only by fine of $50 or $100 for a second or subsequent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Returned to the Clerk's Desk.
Last Action Date: February 18, 2020
Title: As introduced, allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon a finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; authorizes a family member, household member, intimate partner, or law enforcement officer to petition for such an order. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Description: As introduced, allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon a finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; authorizes a family member, household member, intimate partner, or law enforcement officer to petition for such an order. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Children & Families Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 27, 2020
Title: As introduced, enacts the "2020 Defense Doctrine." - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, enacts the "2020 Defense Doctrine." - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 30, 2020
Title: As introduced, extends the validity of newly issued or renewed enhanced handgun carry permits for the lifetime of the permit holder, unless the permit holder no longer meets the requirements for an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, extends the validity of newly issued or renewed enhanced handgun carry permits for the lifetime of the permit holder, unless the permit holder no longer meets the requirements for an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 6/15/2020
Last Action Date: June 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, authorizes a registered student at a public institution of higher education to carry a handgun in a concealed manner on property owned, operated, or controlled by that institution if the student is a handgun carry permit holder and otherwise in compliance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, authorizes a registered student at a public institution of higher education to carry a handgun in a concealed manner on property owned, operated, or controlled by that institution if the student is a handgun carry permit holder and otherwise in compliance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Last Action: Placed on cal. Education Committee for 6/10/2020
Last Action Date: June 9, 2020
Title: As introduced, extends the validity of a concealed handgun carry permit from eight years from the date of issuance to the lifetime of the permit holder; increases the application fee for a concealed handgun carry permit from $65 to $75. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, extends the validity of a concealed handgun carry permit from eight years from the date of issuance to the lifetime of the permit holder; increases the application fee for a concealed handgun carry permit from $65 to $75. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 5, 2020
Title: As introduced, allows law enforcement officers to carry handguns in posted areas under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows law enforcement officers to carry handguns in posted areas under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Last Action Date: June 4, 2020
Title: As introduced, requires the acceptance of enhanced handgun carry permits and concealed handgun carry permits as valid forms of government-issued photo identification the same as a driver license for purposes of access to goods, services, and facilities. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
Description: As introduced, requires the acceptance of enhanced handgun carry permits and concealed handgun carry permits as valid forms of government-issued photo identification the same as a driver license for purposes of access to goods, services, and facilities. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
Last Action: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 6/18/2020
Last Action Date: June 17, 2020
Title: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance or drug paraphernalia used to manufacture such a substance. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance or drug paraphernalia used to manufacture such a substance. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 27, 2020
Title: As introduced, changes from February 1 to January 15 the date by which the Tennessee bureau of investigation is required to provide an annual report to the judiciary committees of the senate and house of representatives on the amount of money collected from gun dealers to perform background checks that are in excess of the costs to the bureau to perform the checks. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Section 50-3-201; Section 58-1-112; Section 70-4-123 and Section 70-5-101.
Description: As introduced, changes from February 1 to January 15 the date by which the Tennessee bureau of investigation is required to provide an annual report to the judiciary committees of the senate and house of representatives on the amount of money collected from gun dealers to perform background checks that are in excess of the costs to the bureau to perform the checks. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Section 50-3-201; Section 58-1-112; Section 70-4-123 and Section 70-5-101.
Last Action: Reset on Final cal. of Calendar & Rules Committee
Last Action Date: June 11, 2020
Title: As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor of advertising the sale of a firearm if the seller intends to sell or transfer the firearm, or does actually sell or transfer the firearm, without conducting a criminal history background check on the buyer; removes exceptions to criminal history background check for collectors and occasional sales by dealers or other persons. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor of advertising the sale of a firearm if the seller intends to sell or transfer the firearm, or does actually sell or transfer the firearm, without conducting a criminal history background check on the buyer; removes exceptions to criminal history background check for collectors and occasional sales by dealers or other persons. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 27, 2020
Title: As enacted, waives the lifetime handgun carry permit fees for retired law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years, rather than former law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, waives the lifetime handgun carry permit fees for retired law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years, rather than former law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 804
Last Action Date: July 22, 2020
Title: As introduced, clarifies that it is an offense for a person to purchase or possess a firearm in this state if the person has been prohibited from purchasing or possessing under the laws of another state and not just Tennessee law or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, clarifies that it is an offense for a person to purchase or possess a firearm in this state if the person has been prohibited from purchasing or possessing under the laws of another state and not just Tennessee law or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, repeals the law that allows handgun carry permit holders to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's motor vehicle while on or utilizing a public or private parking area if the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observation. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49 and Title 50.
Description: As introduced, repeals the law that allows handgun carry permit holders to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's motor vehicle while on or utilizing a public or private parking area if the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observation. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49 and Title 50.
Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 6/15/2020
Last Action Date: June 11, 2020
Title: As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
Description: As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
Last Action: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Last Action Date: June 8, 2020
Title: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 25, 2020
Title: As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 6/15/2020
Last Action Date: June 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, creates a civil action against any person or government entity that infringes upon a person's right to bear arms under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions; requires the person or entity to be liable for actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54 and Title 8, Chapter 47.
Description: As introduced, creates a civil action against any person or government entity that infringes upon a person's right to bear arms under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions; requires the person or entity to be liable for actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54 and Title 8, Chapter 47.
Last Action: Reset on Final cal. of Calendar & Rules Committee
Last Action Date: June 11, 2020
Title: As enacted, allows an elected official of any county or municipality in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress; allows the county attorney in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, allows an elected official of any county or municipality in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress; allows the county attorney in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 681
Last Action Date: July 2, 2020
Title: As introduced, requires an applicant for a concealed handgun carry permit renewal to pay a $50 renewal fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires an applicant for a concealed handgun carry permit renewal to pay a $50 renewal fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Reset on Final cal. of Calendar & Rules Committee
Last Action Date: June 15, 2020
Title: As introduced, permits a person to carry a handgun in a concealed manner; permits a person carrying a handgun in a concealed manner to carry in parks, higher education campuses, and areas posted by local governments in the same manner permitted by handgun carry permit holders. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 38-8-116; Title 39; Section 50-1-312; Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Section 70-5-101.
Description: As introduced, permits a person to carry a handgun in a concealed manner; permits a person carrying a handgun in a concealed manner to carry in parks, higher education campuses, and areas posted by local governments in the same manner permitted by handgun carry permit holders. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 38-8-116; Title 39; Section 50-1-312; Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Section 70-5-101.
Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 6/15/2020
Last Action Date: June 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, authorizes each LEA and school that offers a firearm safety class or program to elementary-school students to post the curriculum and any corresponding educational materials on the school's or LEA's website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, authorizes each LEA and school that offers a firearm safety class or program to elementary-school students to post the curriculum and any corresponding educational materials on the school's or LEA's website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Last Action Date: June 8, 2020
Title: As enacted, enacts the "JaJuan Latham Act," which increases the penalty for an aggravated assault or homicide that occurs by a person discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle and the victim is a minor at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.
Description: As enacted, enacts the "JaJuan Latham Act," which increases the penalty for an aggravated assault or homicide that occurs by a person discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle and the victim is a minor at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 485
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm into a parade, religious service, concert, athletic event, political event, educational event, or into any other group of 25 or more people who are lawfully assembled. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class C felony offense of reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm into a parade, religious service, concert, athletic event, political event, educational event, or into any other group of 25 or more people who are lawfully assembled. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Last Action Date: May 1, 2019
Title: Gun Violence Awareness Day, July 28, 2019
Description: Gun Violence Awareness Day, July 28, 2019
Last Action: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 9, 2019
Title: As enacted, requires that the following language be printed on the back of handgun carry permit cards: This permit is valid beyond the expiration date if the permit holder can provide documentation of the holder's active military status and duty station outside Tennessee. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, requires that the following language be printed on the back of handgun carry permit cards: This permit is valid beyond the expiration date if the permit holder can provide documentation of the holder's active military status and duty station outside Tennessee. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 367
Last Action Date: May 15, 2019
Title: As introduced, expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 years of age gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Description: As introduced, expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 years of age gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 31, 2019
Title: As introduced, reduces from 15 to 10 the number of days in which a chief law enforcement officer must certify the transfer or making of a firearm after receiving a request, if the applicant making the request is not prohibited by law from receiving or possessing the firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, reduces from 15 to 10 the number of days in which a chief law enforcement officer must certify the transfer or making of a firearm after receiving a request, if the applicant making the request is not prohibited by law from receiving or possessing the firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, allows firefighters and emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows firefighters and emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 6, 2019
Title: As introduced, authorizes the department to contract with an entity for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an entity contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, authorizes the department to contract with an entity for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an entity contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 20, 2019
Title: As enacted, prohibits local government entities from imposing greater restrictions or requirements on privately owned or operated sport shooting ranges than are applicable to any range located within the same unit of local government and owned or operated by a government entity. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As enacted, prohibits local government entities from imposing greater restrictions or requirements on privately owned or operated sport shooting ranges than are applicable to any range located within the same unit of local government and owned or operated by a government entity. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 223
Last Action Date: May 9, 2019
Title: As enacted, requires court clerks to report the race, sex, and, if known, social security number of a person judicially committed or adjudicated a mental defective to the federal bureau of investigation-NICS index and the department of safety for use in determining a person's eligibility to purchase firearms; requires that such information be confidential. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Section 38-6-109.
Description: As enacted, requires court clerks to report the race, sex, and, if known, social security number of a person judicially committed or adjudicated a mental defective to the federal bureau of investigation-NICS index and the department of safety for use in determining a person's eligibility to purchase firearms; requires that such information be confidential. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Section 38-6-109.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 262
Last Action Date: May 9, 2019
Title: As introduced, exempts sales of gun safes from sales and use tax. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Description: As introduced, exempts sales of gun safes from sales and use tax. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 30, 2019
Title: As introduced, changes, from January 1 to January 15, the date by which the department of safety and homeland security must provide a copy of the previous year's statistical report concerning the number of handgun carry permits issued, denied, revoked, or suspended, and various information regarding handgun carry permit issuance and fees, to each member of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Section 8-8-201; Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 33-3-115; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Section 49-6-815; Section 49-6-816; Section 49-7-161; Section 49-50-803; Section 58-1-227; Section 70-5-101 and Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
Description: As introduced, changes, from January 1 to January 15, the date by which the department of safety and homeland security must provide a copy of the previous year's statistical report concerning the number of handgun carry permits issued, denied, revoked, or suspended, and various information regarding handgun carry permit issuance and fees, to each member of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Section 8-8-201; Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 33-3-115; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Section 49-6-815; Section 49-6-816; Section 49-7-161; Section 49-50-803; Section 58-1-227; Section 70-5-101 and Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2019
Title: As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118.
Description: As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2019
Title: As enacted, updates the definitions of "firearm" and "antique firearm" to mirror definitions under federal law; makes various changes related to updated definitions. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106; Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, updates the definitions of "firearm" and "antique firearm" to mirror definitions under federal law; makes various changes related to updated definitions. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106; Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 279
Last Action Date: May 9, 2019
Title: As introduced, allows persons employed in emergency management or as firefighters or emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows persons employed in emergency management or as firefighters or emergency medical technicians to carry handguns while engaged in the performance of official duties; requires annual completion of a firearm training program. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 18, 2019
Title: As enacted, creates a concealed handgun carry permit, which allows a person to carry a concealed handgun; redesignates the existing handgun carry permit as an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38 and Title 39.
Description: As enacted, creates a concealed handgun carry permit, which allows a person to carry a concealed handgun; redesignates the existing handgun carry permit as an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38 and Title 39.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 479
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: As introduced, deletes requirement that Wayne County and Pickett County be defined as distressed rural counties for purposes of being considered an eligible county authorized to select employees who may carry a concealed handgun on school property. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-816.
Description: As introduced, deletes requirement that Wayne County and Pickett County be defined as distressed rural counties for purposes of being considered an eligible county authorized to select employees who may carry a concealed handgun on school property. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-816.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 8, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or firearm ammunition unattended or with a person under 18 years of age in a motor vehicle or boat, if the firearm is not locked within a trunk, glove box, or interior of the person's motor vehicle or boat; punishable only by fine of at least $500. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or firearm ammunition unattended or with a person under 18 years of age in a motor vehicle or boat, if the firearm is not locked within a trunk, glove box, or interior of the person's motor vehicle or boat; punishable only by fine of at least $500. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 17, 2020
Title: As introduced, requires local law enforcement to conduct in-person checks to ensure person subject to order of protection has complied with dispossession of firearms requirement; makes various other changes regarding the dispossession of firearms requirement. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires local law enforcement to conduct in-person checks to ensure person subject to order of protection has complied with dispossession of firearms requirement; makes various other changes regarding the dispossession of firearms requirement. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: April 9, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires a handgun carry permit holder convicted of domestic assault to surrender the permit to the court within 48 hours of conviction to be forwarded to the department of safety for revocation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, requires a handgun carry permit holder convicted of domestic assault to surrender the permit to the court within 48 hours of conviction to be forwarded to the department of safety for revocation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 2, 2019
Title: As introduced, changes, from 10 days to 10 business days, the period within which a director of schools is required to notify the chief of the appropriate law enforcement agency that the director has authorized a person to carry or possess a firearm on school property. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, changes, from 10 days to 10 business days, the period within which a director of schools is required to notify the chief of the appropriate law enforcement agency that the director has authorized a person to carry or possess a firearm on school property. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, allows any county clerk, in addition to the department of safety, to renew a gun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows any county clerk, in addition to the department of safety, to renew a gun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As enacted, authorizes the department of safety to contract with a local government agency for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an agency contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, authorizes the department of safety to contract with a local government agency for the provision of any service related to the renewal of handgun carry permits; authorizes an agency contracting with the department to charge an additional fee of $4.00 for each renewal application. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 109
Last Action Date: April 15, 2019
Title: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of an extreme risk protection order that a law enforcement officer may seek to prevent a restrained person from being able to lawfully possess a firearm when the officer believes that the person is a danger to the person or another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of an extreme risk protection order that a law enforcement officer may seek to prevent a restrained person from being able to lawfully possess a firearm when the officer believes that the person is a danger to the person or another. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, authorizes civil action against a person selling or transferring a firearm if the firearm is sold or transferred to another person who uses the firearm in a crime resulting in injury to persons or property or in wrongful death. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes civil action against a person selling or transferring a firearm if the firearm is sold or transferred to another person who uses the firearm in a crime resulting in injury to persons or property or in wrongful death. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires, when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer that the transaction be completed through a licensed gun dealer, and that the dealer perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, requires, when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer that the transaction be completed through a licensed gun dealer, and that the dealer perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of illegal transfer of a firearm to a prohibited possessor; prohibits the intentional transfer to a person who is known or should be known to be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of illegal transfer of a firearm to a prohibited possessor; prohibits the intentional transfer to a person who is known or should be known to be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, requires the court to order that a defendant convicted of domestic violence who transfers possession of firearms to a third party must have the third party complete and return to the court an affidavit certifying that the third party is not prohibited from possessing firearms, acknowledges receipt of firearms from the defendant, and accepts their responsibility under this section. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, requires the court to order that a defendant convicted of domestic violence who transfers possession of firearms to a third party must have the third party complete and return to the court an affidavit certifying that the third party is not prohibited from possessing firearms, acknowledges receipt of firearms from the defendant, and accepts their responsibility under this section. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.
Last Action: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee / no second
Last Action Date: March 26, 2019
Title: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer or person who has a relationship with the respondent to petition a court for the issuance of an extreme risk protection order based on clear and convincing evidence that the respondent poses a significant risk of causing personal injury to the respondent or others by possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer or person who has a relationship with the respondent to petition a court for the issuance of an extreme risk protection order based on clear and convincing evidence that the respondent poses a significant risk of causing personal injury to the respondent or others by possessing a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 2, 2019
Title: As introduced, prohibits the state or any executive branch state agency from entering into a contract for goods or services or awarding grants or tax subsidies to a business entity that engages in discrimination on the basis of second amendment-related activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the state or any executive branch state agency from entering into a contract for goods or services or awarding grants or tax subsidies to a business entity that engages in discrimination on the basis of second amendment-related activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 12 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, confers criminal and civil immunity upon a person who uses or threatens force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense from a person committing a criminal offense, unless the person against whom force is used is a law enforcement officer during discharge of the officer's duties and the person knows the person is an officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, confers criminal and civil immunity upon a person who uses or threatens force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense from a person committing a criminal offense, unless the person against whom force is used is a law enforcement officer during discharge of the officer's duties and the person knows the person is an officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As introduced, removes requirement that an off-duty law enforcement officer notify principal or other administrative staff person if the off-duty officer will be present on school grounds or inside school building during regular school hours and in possession of a firearm. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309 and Section 39-17-1350.
Description: As introduced, removes requirement that an off-duty law enforcement officer notify principal or other administrative staff person if the off-duty officer will be present on school grounds or inside school building during regular school hours and in possession of a firearm. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309 and Section 39-17-1350.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 23, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle or boat without the firearm or ammunition being stored in a locked cabinet, safe, vault, case, or secured with a firearm locking device if the vehicle or boat is left unattended or with a person under 18 years of age; directs fines collected be deposited in the criminal injuries compensation fund and the domestic violence community education fund. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of leaving a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle or boat without the firearm or ammunition being stored in a locked cabinet, safe, vault, case, or secured with a firearm locking device if the vehicle or boat is left unattended or with a person under 18 years of age; directs fines collected be deposited in the criminal injuries compensation fund and the domestic violence community education fund. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: As enacted, waives the fee for obtaining a lifetime handgun carry permit for former law enforcement officers who served at least 10 years and left the law enforcement agency while in good standing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, waives the fee for obtaining a lifetime handgun carry permit for former law enforcement officers who served at least 10 years and left the law enforcement agency while in good standing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 396
Last Action Date: May 15, 2019
Title: As introduced, prohibits public funds being expended in support of any policy declining to provide services to licensed firearms businesses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 12.
Description: As introduced, prohibits public funds being expended in support of any policy declining to provide services to licensed firearms businesses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 12.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2019
Title: As introduced, increases from 21 to 30 the number of calendar days within which a person granted an order of protection may apply for a temporary handgun carry permit from the department of safety after an order of protection has been granted. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, increases from 21 to 30 the number of calendar days within which a person granted an order of protection may apply for a temporary handgun carry permit from the department of safety after an order of protection has been granted. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.
Last Action Date: March 18, 2019
Title: As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for the transfer of a firearm to a person knowing that the person: has been judicially committed to a mental institution or adjudicated as a mental defective unless the person's right to possess firearms has been restored; or is receiving inpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment at a hospital or treatment resource. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for the transfer of a firearm to a person knowing that the person: has been judicially committed to a mental institution or adjudicated as a mental defective unless the person's right to possess firearms has been restored; or is receiving inpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment at a hospital or treatment resource. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: As introduced, creates exceptions to the offense of open or concealed carrying of a firearm with the intent to go armed for any person legally in possession and not prohibited from possessing a firearm; converts existing defenses to be exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 50 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, creates exceptions to the offense of open or concealed carrying of a firearm with the intent to go armed for any person legally in possession and not prohibited from possessing a firearm; converts existing defenses to be exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 10; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 50 and Title 70.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 16, 2020
Title: As introduced, repeals the law that allows handgun carry permit holders to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's motor vehicle while on or utilizing a public or private parking area if the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observation. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49 and Title 50.
Description: As introduced, repeals the law that allows handgun carry permit holders to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's motor vehicle while on or utilizing a public or private parking area if the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observation. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49 and Title 50.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 12/1/2020
Last Action Date: June 9, 2020
Title: As introduced, allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon a finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; authorizes a family member, household member, intimate partner, or law enforcement officer to petition for such an order. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Description: As introduced, allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon a finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; authorizes a family member, household member, intimate partner, or law enforcement officer to petition for such an order. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 12/1/2020
Last Action Date: June 9, 2020
Title: As introduced, makes various changes to the application and renewal process for concealed handgun carry permits. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, makes various changes to the application and renewal process for concealed handgun carry permits. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 3, 2020
Title: As introduced, extends the validity of newly issued or renewed enhanced handgun carry permits for the lifetime of the permit holder, unless the permit holder no longer meets the requirements for an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, extends the validity of newly issued or renewed enhanced handgun carry permits for the lifetime of the permit holder, unless the permit holder no longer meets the requirements for an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 3, 2020
Title: As enacted, allows an elected official of any county or municipality in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress; allows the county attorney in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, allows an elected official of any county or municipality in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress; allows the county attorney in the actual discharge of official duties who has a valid handgun carry permit to carry inside a building in which judicial proceedings are in progress, but not in the room in which judicial proceedings are in progress. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 681
Last Action Date: July 2, 2020
Title: As introduced, requires the acceptance of enhanced handgun carry permits and concealed handgun carry permits as valid forms of government-issued photo identification the same as a driver license for purposes of access to goods, services, and facilities. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
Description: As introduced, requires the acceptance of enhanced handgun carry permits and concealed handgun carry permits as valid forms of government-issued photo identification the same as a driver license for purposes of access to goods, services, and facilities. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
Last Action: Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.
Last Action Date: March 16, 2020
Title: As introduced, authorizes each LEA and school that offers a firearm safety class or program to elementary-school students to post the curriculum and any corresponding educational materials on the school's or LEA's website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, authorizes each LEA and school that offers a firearm safety class or program to elementary-school students to post the curriculum and any corresponding educational materials on the school's or LEA's website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Education Committee
Last Action Date: March 16, 2020
Title: As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor of advertising the sale of a firearm if the seller intends to sell or transfer the firearm, or does actually sell or transfer the firearm, without conducting a criminal history background check on the buyer; removes exceptions to criminal history background check for collectors and occasional sales by dealers or other persons. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class C misdemeanor of advertising the sale of a firearm if the seller intends to sell or transfer the firearm, or does actually sell or transfer the firearm, without conducting a criminal history background check on the buyer; removes exceptions to criminal history background check for collectors and occasional sales by dealers or other persons. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, clarifies that it is an offense for a person to purchase or possess a firearm in this state if the person has been prohibited from purchasing or possessing under the laws of another state and not just Tennessee law or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, clarifies that it is an offense for a person to purchase or possess a firearm in this state if the person has been prohibited from purchasing or possessing under the laws of another state and not just Tennessee law or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, prohibits leaving a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle or boat or a motor vehicle or boat that contains only persons under 18 years of age, if the firearm is not kept from ordinary observation and secured, violation of which is punishable only by fine of $50 or $100 for a second or subsequent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits leaving a handgun in an unattended motor vehicle or boat or a motor vehicle or boat that contains only persons under 18 years of age, if the firearm is not kept from ordinary observation and secured, violation of which is punishable only by fine of $50 or $100 for a second or subsequent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, authorizes a handgun permit holder to notify the department of safety of a change of address through electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Description: As introduced, authorizes a handgun permit holder to notify the department of safety of a change of address through electronic means. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, requires an applicant for a concealed handgun carry permit renewal to pay a $50 renewal fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires an applicant for a concealed handgun carry permit renewal to pay a $50 renewal fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 17, 2020
Title: As introduced, authorizes a registered student at a public institution of higher education to carry a handgun in a concealed manner on property owned, operated, or controlled by that institution if the student is a handgun carry permit holder and otherwise in compliance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, authorizes a registered student at a public institution of higher education to carry a handgun in a concealed manner on property owned, operated, or controlled by that institution if the student is a handgun carry permit holder and otherwise in compliance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 12/1/2020
Last Action Date: June 3, 2020
Title: As introduced, extends the validity of a concealed handgun carry permit from eight years from the date of issuance to the lifetime of the permit holder; increases the application fee for a concealed handgun carry permit from $65 to $75. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, extends the validity of a concealed handgun carry permit from eight years from the date of issuance to the lifetime of the permit holder; increases the application fee for a concealed handgun carry permit from $65 to $75. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As enacted, specifies that the authority of wildlife resources officers to conduct certain searches does not permit search or inspection of the interior of an automobile without a search warrant. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As enacted, specifies that the authority of wildlife resources officers to conduct certain searches does not permit search or inspection of the interior of an automobile without a search warrant. - Amends TCA Title 20; Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 799
Last Action Date: July 22, 2020
Title: As introduced, expands the type of equipment for which law enforcement agencies and drug task forces may exchange confiscated weapons to include any equipment suitable for use for legitimate law enforcement purposes. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, expands the type of equipment for which law enforcement agencies and drug task forces may exchange confiscated weapons to include any equipment suitable for use for legitimate law enforcement purposes. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ negative recommendation
Last Action Date: March 11, 2020
Title: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance or drug paraphernalia used to manufacture such a substance. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance or drug paraphernalia used to manufacture such a substance. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
Description: As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, allows law enforcement officers to carry handguns in posted areas under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, allows law enforcement officers to carry handguns in posted areas under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 17, 2020
Title: As introduced, creates a civil action against any person or government entity that infringes upon a person's right to bear arms under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions; requires the person or entity to be liable for actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54 and Title 8, Chapter 47.
Description: As introduced, creates a civil action against any person or government entity that infringes upon a person's right to bear arms under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions; requires the person or entity to be liable for actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54 and Title 8, Chapter 47.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 12/1/2020
Last Action Date: June 9, 2020
Title: As enacted, waives the lifetime handgun carry permit fees for retired law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years, rather than former law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, waives the lifetime handgun carry permit fees for retired law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years, rather than former law enforcement officers who served for at least 10 years. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 804
Last Action Date: July 22, 2020
Title: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: As introduced, changes from February 1 to January 15 the date by which the Tennessee bureau of investigation is required to provide an annual report to the judiciary committees of the senate and house of representatives on the amount of money collected from gun dealers to perform background checks that are in excess of the costs to the bureau to perform the checks. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Section 50-3-201; Section 58-1-112; Section 70-4-123 and Section 70-5-101.
Description: As introduced, changes from February 1 to January 15 the date by which the Tennessee bureau of investigation is required to provide an annual report to the judiciary committees of the senate and house of representatives on the amount of money collected from gun dealers to perform background checks that are in excess of the costs to the bureau to perform the checks. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Section 50-3-201; Section 58-1-112; Section 70-4-123 and Section 70-5-101.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 12/1/2020
Last Action Date: June 9, 2020
Title: As introduced, permits a person to carry a handgun in a concealed manner; permits a person carrying a handgun in a concealed manner to carry in parks, higher education campuses, and areas posted by local governments in the same manner permitted by handgun carry permit holders. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 38-8-116; Title 39; Section 50-1-312; Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Section 70-5-101.
Description: As introduced, permits a person to carry a handgun in a concealed manner; permits a person carrying a handgun in a concealed manner to carry in parks, higher education campuses, and areas posted by local governments in the same manner permitted by handgun carry permit holders. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 38-8-116; Title 39; Section 50-1-312; Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Section 70-5-101.
Last Action: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 12/1/2020
Last Action Date: June 9, 2020
Title: As introduced, removes a provision regarding how the Tennessee POST commission determines if a retired law enforcement officer is eligible to carry a firearm under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, removes a provision regarding how the Tennessee POST commission determines if a retired law enforcement officer is eligible to carry a firearm under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
