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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation HB1261

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Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, allows an applicant who has had his or her rights and privileges of citizenship restored after a burglary conviction to receive a handgun carry permit; removes burglary from the definition of a crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Subject: Handgun Permits

Description: As introduced, allows an applicant who has had his or her rights and privileges of citizenship restored after a burglary conviction to receive a handgun carry permit; removes burglary from the definition of a crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Session: 108th General Assembly

Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

Last Action Date: February 26, 2013

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Keisling;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 26, 2013 Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Feb 25, 2013 P2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
House Feb 21, 2013 P1C.
House Feb 14, 2013 Filed for intro.
House Feb 14, 2013 Intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 14, 2013 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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