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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB2591

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, specifies that the Class C misdemeanor offense of carrying a firearm, knife or club with intent to go armed is committed only if the person carrying the firearm, knife or club is prohibited by law from purchasing, owning or possessing a weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, specifies that the Class C misdemeanor offense of carrying a firearm, knife or club with intent to go armed is committed only if the person carrying the firearm, knife or club is prohibited by law from purchasing, owning or possessing a weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 108th General Assembly

Last Action: Ref. to S. Delayed Bills Comm.

Last Action Date: February 13, 2014

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

2 sponsors: Campfield; Vance Dennis

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 13, 2014 Ref. to S. Delayed Bills Comm.
Senate Feb 12, 2014 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 12, 2014 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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