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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation HB1409

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, prohibits a handgun carry permit holder from carrying a firearm when entering a public park or an event occurring at the park if a ticket or pass is required for entry and the park is owned or operated by a county or municipality, an instrumentality, or a company contracting with the government to conduct the event; prohibits firearms in arenas, stadiums, and structures where a professional sports team plays, practices, or trains. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, prohibits a handgun carry permit holder from carrying a firearm when entering a public park or an event occurring at the park if a ticket or pass is required for entry and the park is owned or operated by a county or municipality, an instrumentality, or a company contracting with the government to conduct the event; prohibits firearms in arenas, stadiums, and structures where a professional sports team plays, practices, or trains. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

Last Action Date: March 23, 2016

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: John Clemmons;

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

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 23, 2016 Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
House Mar 16, 2016 Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to 3/23/2016
House Mar 16, 2016 Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/23/2016
House Mar 9, 2016 Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/16/2016
House Jan 13, 2016 Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Jan 13, 2016 P2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
House Jan 12, 2016 Intro., P1C.
House Aug 31, 2015 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 1, 2016 state link bill text
Draft Sep 1, 2015 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

CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

Link: link to state bill page

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