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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB7042

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Legislation Overview

Title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 36; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to temporary mental health orders of protection.

Subject: Criminal Procedure

Description: As introduced, establishes a process for law enforcement to petition a circuit court for a temporary mental health order of protection for a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves others by having a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 36; Title 38 and Title 39.

Session: 113th General Assembly

Last Action: Lay on the Table

Last Action Date: August 22, 2023

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Charlane Oliver (D);

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Aug 22, 2023 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Aug 22, 2023 Lay on the Table
Senate Aug 21, 2023 Filed for introduction
Senate Aug 21, 2023 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Aug 21, 2023 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 8/22/2023
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Aug 21, 2023 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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