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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB0312

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, adds certain exceptions to the definitions of "explosive weapon" and "restricted firearm ammunition" to permit possession or use of blank ammunition and certain practice rounds; creates a new affirmative defense to prosecution of prohibited weapons if possessed in accordance with certain federal laws or regulated by the ATF. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, adds certain exceptions to the definitions of "explosive weapon" and "restricted firearm ammunition" to permit possession or use of blank ammunition and certain practice rounds; creates a new affirmative defense to prosecution of prohibited weapons if possessed in accordance with certain federal laws or regulated by the ATF. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Last Action Date: April 1, 2015

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Mark Green;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (1 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 1, 2015 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Mar 25, 2015 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2015
Senate Mar 10, 2015 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/31/2015
Senate Mar 4, 2015 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2015
Senate Feb 11, 2015 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Feb 9, 2015 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Feb 3, 2015 Filed for introduction
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 3, 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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