149 total bills, 20 anti-gun bills,
86 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation
149 total bills, 20 anti-gun bills,
86 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Legislation carries over from odd-numbered to even-numbered years. All bills that did not go to the Governor for action are carried over.
Title: As enacted, allows a person prosecuted for taking or harming a wild animal to assert the defense of self-defense; creates a Class C misdemeanor for failure to report the incident. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 70.
Description: As enacted, allows a person prosecuted for taking or harming a wild animal to assert the defense of self-defense; creates a Class C misdemeanor for failure to report the incident. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 70.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 173
Last Action Date: April 27, 2015
Title: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of possession of a machine gun, short-barreled rifle or shotgun, or a firearm silencer that the person was in compliance with the National Firearms Act when possessing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1302.
Description: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of possession of a machine gun, short-barreled rifle or shotgun, or a firearm silencer that the person was in compliance with the National Firearms Act when possessing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1302.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 85
Last Action Date: April 20, 2015
Title: Urges Congress to revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.
Description: Urges Congress to revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 21, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates a Class E felony of intentionally possessing a firearm that the person knows or reasonably should know is stolen. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class E felony of intentionally possessing a firearm that the person knows or reasonably should know is stolen. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2015
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
Title: As introduced, removes the provision making it illegal to possess a firearm on any property used by a school for the administration of any public or private educational institution. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Description: As introduced, removes the provision making it illegal to possess a firearm on any property used by a school for the administration of any public or private educational institution. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 25, 2015
Title: As introduced, extends liability for civil damages to public and private employers who take an adverse employment action against an employee who lawfully transports and stores a firearm in a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Description: As introduced, extends liability for civil damages to public and private employers who take an adverse employment action against an employee who lawfully transports and stores a firearm in a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
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.
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.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 18, 2015
Title: As introduced, allows a gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction with a handgun carry permit holder without requiring a criminal history record check, if the permit was issued or renewed within five years of the date of transaction. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, allows a gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction with a handgun carry permit holder without requiring a criminal history record check, if the permit was issued or renewed within five years of the date of transaction. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Failed for lack of motion in: Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
Title: As introduced, removes the authority of local governments to prohibit by resolution the possession of handguns in parks or recreational areas owned or operated by the local government; exempts persons who are authorized to carry handguns from the offense of carrying or possessing weapons in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Description: As introduced, removes the authority of local governments to prohibit by resolution the possession of handguns in parks or recreational areas owned or operated by the local government; exempts persons who are authorized to carry handguns from the offense of carrying or possessing weapons in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Last Action: Reset on Final cal. of Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
Title: As introduced, authorizes handgun carry permit holders to carry firearms in the same manner as off-duty law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351(b).
Description: As introduced, authorizes handgun carry permit holders to carry firearms in the same manner as off-duty law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351(b).
Last Action: Reset on Final cal. of Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
Title: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged veterans from the renewal fee for handgun carry permits. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged veterans from the renewal fee for handgun carry permits. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 21, 2015
Title: As introduced, clarifies that it is not an offense for a person to transport and properly store a firearm in a motor vehicle parked on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, clarifies that it is not an offense for a person to transport and properly store a firearm in a motor vehicle parked on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 18, 2015
Title: As introduced, permits a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, permits a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 25, 2015
Title: As introduced, requires that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift, or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, requires that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift, or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Last Action: Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee to 2016
Last Action Date: April 14, 2015
Title: As introduced, designates the Barrett Model 82A1 rifle as the official state firearm. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Description: As introduced, designates the Barrett Model 82A1 rifle as the official state firearm. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.
Last Action Date: April 8, 2015
Title: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 638
Last Action Date: April 5, 2016
Title: As enacted, prohibits schools from requiring students or parents to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits LEAs from requiring employees to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits adverse disciplinary or employment action based on information of firearm ownership that is voluntarily provided. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Description: As enacted, prohibits schools from requiring students or parents to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits LEAs from requiring employees to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits adverse disciplinary or employment action based on information of firearm ownership that is voluntarily provided. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 214
Last Action Date: April 30, 2015
Title: As introduced, enacts the "Open Carry Firearms Freedom Act of 2015." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, enacts the "Open Carry Firearms Freedom Act of 2015." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
Title: As introduced, allows a retired law enforcement officer with 10 years or more of service to be identified on the officer's handgun carry permit by a blue stripe across the permit and the words "retired law enforcement officer." - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, allows a retired law enforcement officer with 10 years or more of service to be identified on the officer's handgun carry permit by a blue stripe across the permit and the words "retired law enforcement officer." - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: As enacted, creates a lifetime handgun carry permit which entitles the permit holder to carry any handgun that the permit holder legally owns or possesses without expiration; sets the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit at $500 and establishes other requirements for obtaining and maintaining the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, creates a lifetime handgun carry permit which entitles the permit holder to carry any handgun that the permit holder legally owns or possesses without expiration; sets the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit at $500 and establishes other requirements for obtaining and maintaining the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 281
Last Action Date: May 6, 2015
Title: As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; sets the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions at $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.
Description: As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; sets the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions at $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c State Government Subcommittee of State Government Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As enacted, creates a cause of action against an employer for discharge or adverse employment action based solely on transportation or storage of a firearm or firearm ammunition in an employer parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 1.
Description: As enacted, creates a cause of action against an employer for discharge or adverse employment action based solely on transportation or storage of a firearm or firearm ammunition in an employer parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 1.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 80
Last Action Date: April 13, 2015
Title: As enacted, allows permit holders to carry handguns in parks and other public recreation areas owned or operated by local governments except when the property is in use by a school for an athletic event or other school-related activity; prohibits permit holders from carrying handguns in parks and other such areas that are owned or operated by a school; removes authority of local governments to prohibit handguns in parks by posting. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, allows permit holders to carry handguns in parks and other public recreation areas owned or operated by local governments except when the property is in use by a school for an athletic event or other school-related activity; prohibits permit holders from carrying handguns in parks and other such areas that are owned or operated by a school; removes authority of local governments to prohibit handguns in parks by posting. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 250
Last Action Date: April 30, 2015
Title: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county, or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Description: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county, or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 24, 2015
Title: As enacted, revises law regarding the confiscation and disposal of weapons by law enforcement agencies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6; Section 39-17-1317 and Section 40-33-211.
Description: As enacted, revises law regarding the confiscation and disposal of weapons by law enforcement agencies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6; Section 39-17-1317 and Section 40-33-211.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 408
Last Action Date: May 20, 2015
Title: As introduced, creates a Second Amendment tax-free weekend for sales of firearms, firearms ammunition, and firearms accessories made during the same time as the annual sales tax holiday. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, creates a Second Amendment tax-free weekend for sales of firearms, firearms ammunition, and firearms accessories made during the same time as the annual sales tax holiday. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 21, 2015
Title: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 746
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, adds certain requirements regarding handgun carry permit applications, including requiring an alien or admission number from a noncitizen applicant; allows a gun dealer to sell a firearm to a handgun carry permit holder without conducting a background check or entering the TBI unique approval number on the transaction record. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316 and Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, adds certain requirements regarding handgun carry permit applications, including requiring an alien or admission number from a noncitizen applicant; allows a gun dealer to sell a firearm to a handgun carry permit holder without conducting a background check or entering the TBI unique approval number on the transaction record. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316 and Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
Title: As enacted, requires the chief law enforcement officer of a jurisdiction to certify the transfer or making of a firearm, as required by the National Firearms Act, within 15 days if the person is not prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm by law; permits an applicant to appeal a denial to the circuit or chancery court. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1361.
Description: As enacted, requires the chief law enforcement officer of a jurisdiction to certify the transfer or making of a firearm, as required by the National Firearms Act, within 15 days if the person is not prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm by law; permits an applicant to appeal a denial to the circuit or chancery court. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1361.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 234
Last Action Date: April 30, 2015
Title: As enacted, establishes certain procedures for the petitioning of a court for relief from firearms disabilities established for a prior judicial commitment or adjudication order for mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 10; Title 16, Chapter 11; Title 16, Chapter 15; Title 16, Chapter 16 and Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, establishes certain procedures for the petitioning of a court for relief from firearms disabilities established for a prior judicial commitment or adjudication order for mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 10; Title 16, Chapter 11; Title 16, Chapter 15; Title 16, Chapter 16 and Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 459
Last Action Date: May 26, 2015
Title: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of intentionally carrying certain weapons and devices openly within 250 feet of the real property of a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of intentionally carrying certain weapons and devices openly within 250 feet of the real property of a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2015
Title: As enacted, prohibits the use of public funds, personnel, or property to enforce any federal law or regulation that regulates the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories, if the expenditure or use of the personnel or property would result in the violation of another Tennessee statute, Tennessee common law, or the Constitution of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 3.
Description: As enacted, prohibits the use of public funds, personnel, or property to enforce any federal law or regulation that regulates the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories, if the expenditure or use of the personnel or property would result in the violation of another Tennessee statute, Tennessee common law, or the Constitution of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 3.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 380
Last Action Date: May 18, 2015
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.
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.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 875
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates Class E felony of attaching a weapon to an unmanned aircraft; defines weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 9.
Description: As introduced, creates Class E felony of attaching a weapon to an unmanned aircraft; defines weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 9.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 14, 2016
Title: As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, and specifies that each person endangered by the conduct constitutes a separate offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Description: As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, and specifies that each person endangered by the conduct constitutes a separate offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 19, 2016
Title: As introduced, permits the use of certain defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon by a person with a prior conviction for a felony involving the use of force, violence, deadly weapon, or drugs and whose rights of citizenship have been restored. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1308.
Description: As introduced, permits the use of certain defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon by a person with a prior conviction for a felony involving the use of force, violence, deadly weapon, or drugs and whose rights of citizenship have been restored. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1308.
Last Action: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Last Action Date: March 2, 2016
Title: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 925
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.
Description: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 698
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
Description: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1061
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: As introduced, authorizes anyone 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun to carry a handgun without a permit under the same circumstances and in the same places as a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 50 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, authorizes anyone 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun to carry a handgun without a permit under the same circumstances and in the same places as a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 50 and Title 70.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 9, 2016
Title: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1037
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Description: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 641
Last Action Date: April 5, 2016
Title: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1049
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: As introduced, changes the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit to vary based on the person's age at the time of application and whether the person is a current handgun carry permit holder. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, changes the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit to vary based on the person's age at the time of application and whether the person is a current handgun carry permit holder. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 17, 2016
Title: As introduced, clarifies, in a manner consistent with federal law, that "antique firearm" is not included in the definition of "firearm" under state law; defines "antique firearm" consistent with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, clarifies, in a manner consistent with federal law, that "antique firearm" is not included in the definition of "firearm" under state law; defines "antique firearm" consistent with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: February 24, 2016
Title: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Description: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 778
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits a person who has been convicted of certain state or federal criminal offenses from owning a business that sells firearms or firearm ammunition at retail or possessing any ownership interest in such a firearms business. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits a person who has been convicted of certain state or federal criminal offenses from owning a business that sells firearms or firearm ammunition at retail or possessing any ownership interest in such a firearms business. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 16, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 947
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Failed in Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2016
Title: As introduced, authorizes community corrections officers who hold a valid Tennessee handgun permit to carry a handgun while in the course of employment and engaged in the actual discharge of official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Description: As introduced, authorizes community corrections officers who hold a valid Tennessee handgun permit to carry a handgun while in the course of employment and engaged in the actual discharge of official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Last Action: Def. to Summer Study
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.
Description: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 806
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including permitting a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including permitting a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires the TBI to report to the general assembly by March 1 annually the number of Tennessee handgun carry permit holders who are also on the no-fly list maintained by the FBI. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
Description: As introduced, requires the TBI to report to the general assembly by March 1 annually the number of Tennessee handgun carry permit holders who are also on the no-fly list maintained by the FBI. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: February 11, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits a person with a handgun permit from Virginia or any other state that refuses to allow Tennessee handgun carry permit holders to lawfully carry handguns in that state to lawfully carry in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits a person with a handgun permit from Virginia or any other state that refuses to allow Tennessee handgun carry permit holders to lawfully carry handguns in that state to lawfully carry in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires the department of safety to reduce the initial application fee for a handgun carry permit by 25 percent for applicant who has relocated from Virginia to Tennessee within two years of applying for the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, requires the department of safety to reduce the initial application fee for a handgun carry permit by 25 percent for applicant who has relocated from Virginia to Tennessee within two years of applying for the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As introduced, punishes as Class C misdemeanor or Class E felony reckless endangerment the discharge of a firearm without lawful authority at a public gathering or event at which 25 or more people are present. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, punishes as Class C misdemeanor or Class E felony reckless endangerment the discharge of a firearm without lawful authority at a public gathering or event at which 25 or more people are present. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As introduced, confers civil immunity on a member of the national guard who has a handgun carry permit, is authorized by the military to carry a personal handgun, and uses the handgun in justifiable self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Description: As introduced, confers civil immunity on a member of the national guard who has a handgun carry permit, is authorized by the military to carry a personal handgun, and uses the handgun in justifiable self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates a study committee within the general assembly to study juvenile use of firearms in criminal activity. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
Description: As introduced, creates a study committee within the general assembly to study juvenile use of firearms in criminal activity. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c State Government Subcommittee of State Government Committee
Last Action Date: March 16, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires that when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer, the transaction must be completed through a licensed gun dealer and the dealer must perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires that when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer, the transaction must be completed through a licensed gun dealer and the dealer must perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of advertising a firearm for sale if the seller intends to sell the firearm, or does sell the firearm, without conducting a background check on the buyer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of advertising a firearm for sale if the seller intends to sell the firearm, or does sell the firearm, without conducting a background check on the buyer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 864
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer who is carrying a firearm on school grounds when not engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's official duties to give notice that the officer is carrying the weapon not only to the principal or an appropriate person in the principal's office but also to the assistant principal. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer who is carrying a firearm on school grounds when not engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's official duties to give notice that the officer is carrying the weapon not only to the principal or an appropriate person in the principal's office but also to the assistant principal. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As introduced, reduces permit fee to $100 by removing the $15 fingerprint criminal history data base fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, reduces permit fee to $100 by removing the $15 fingerprint criminal history data base fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 903
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires a licensed firearm dealer who sells firearms to the public at retail to post signs by January 1, 2017, that are visible at the point of sale informing purchasers of firearms of the proper method to safely store firearms using language created by the department of safety by October 1, 2016; makes the knowing failure to post the signs by the licensed dealer a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Description: As introduced, requires a licensed firearm dealer who sells firearms to the public at retail to post signs by January 1, 2017, that are visible at the point of sale informing purchasers of firearms of the proper method to safely store firearms using language created by the department of safety by October 1, 2016; makes the knowing failure to post the signs by the licensed dealer a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 16, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits an administrator, professor, or employee of a public institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits taking adverse disciplinary or employment action against a student or employee of the institution for information on firearm ownership that is voluntarily given. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Description: As introduced, prohibits an administrator, professor, or employee of a public institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits taking adverse disciplinary or employment action against a student or employee of the institution for information on firearm ownership that is voluntarily given. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Last Action: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of gun violence restraining orders. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of gun violence restraining orders. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Def. to Summer Study
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 736
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, establishes the offense of theft of a firearm, which is graded as one classification higher than the value of the firearm under the grading of theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, establishes the offense of theft of a firearm, which is graded as one classification higher than the value of the firearm under the grading of theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires TBI to consult with the department of safety and the FBI to determine whether any handgun carry permit holders are on the federally maintained no fly list and report the number of permit holders on the list to the general assembly prior to January 15 each year. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires TBI to consult with the department of safety and the FBI to determine whether any handgun carry permit holders are on the federally maintained no fly list and report the number of permit holders on the list to the general assembly prior to January 15 each year. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: February 17, 2016
Title: As introduced, clarifies that a permit holder has a reasonable period of time to leave the area of an athletic event or school-related activity at a public park or other similar public area after being informed of or becoming aware of its use. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311 and Section 39-17-1359.
Description: As introduced, clarifies that a permit holder has a reasonable period of time to leave the area of an athletic event or school-related activity at a public park or other similar public area after being informed of or becoming aware of its use. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311 and Section 39-17-1359.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: As introduced, clarifies that it is not an offense for a person to transport and properly store a firearm in a motor vehicle parked on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, clarifies that it is not an offense for a person to transport and properly store a firearm in a motor vehicle parked on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.
Last Action: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1
Last Action Date: March 10, 2015
Title: Urges State of New York to use common sense and sound judgement in disposition of pending gun charges against Chris Burtner.
Description: Urges State of New York to use common sense and sound judgement in disposition of pending gun charges against Chris Burtner.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2016
Title: As introduced, removes the provision making it illegal to possess a firearm on any property used by a school for the administration of any public or private educational institution. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Description: As introduced, removes the provision making it illegal to possess a firearm on any property used by a school for the administration of any public or private educational institution. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Last Action Date: March 26, 2015
Title: As introduced, extends liability for civil damages to public and private employers who take an adverse employment action against an employee who lawfully transports and stores a firearm in a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Description: As introduced, extends liability for civil damages to public and private employers who take an adverse employment action against an employee who lawfully transports and stores a firearm in a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 31, 2015
Title: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of possession of a machine gun, short-barreled rifle or shotgun, or a firearm silencer that the person was in compliance with the National Firearms Act when possessing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1302.
Description: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of possession of a machine gun, short-barreled rifle or shotgun, or a firearm silencer that the person was in compliance with the National Firearms Act when possessing. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1302.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 85
Last Action Date: April 20, 2015
Title: As enacted, allows a person prosecuted for taking or harming a wild animal to assert the defense of self-defense; creates a Class C misdemeanor for failure to report the incident. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 70.
Description: As enacted, allows a person prosecuted for taking or harming a wild animal to assert the defense of self-defense; creates a Class C misdemeanor for failure to report the incident. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 70.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 173
Last Action Date: April 27, 2015
Title: As introduced, creates a Second Amendment sales tax holiday for the first weekend of September of each year; exempts firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, creates a Second Amendment sales tax holiday for the first weekend of September of each year; exempts firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Failed in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee, Ayes 5, Nays 5
Last Action Date: April 15, 2015
Title: As introduced, allows a gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction with a handgun carry permit holder without requiring a criminal history record check, if the permit was issued or renewed within five years of the date of transaction. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, allows a gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction with a handgun carry permit holder without requiring a criminal history record check, if the permit was issued or renewed within five years of the date of transaction. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
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.
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.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: As introduced, removes the authority of local governments to prohibit by resolution the possession of handguns in parks or recreational areas owned or operated by the local government; exempts persons who are authorized to carry handguns from the offense of carrying or possessing weapons in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Description: As introduced, removes the authority of local governments to prohibit by resolution the possession of handguns in parks or recreational areas owned or operated by the local government; exempts persons who are authorized to carry handguns from the offense of carrying or possessing weapons in or on the grounds of any public park, playground, civic center or other building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 4, 2015
Title: Urges the President, Congress, and the Secretary of Defense to review and revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.
Description: Urges the President, Congress, and the Secretary of Defense to review and revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.
Last Action: Signed by Governor.
Last Action Date: March 31, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates a Class E felony of intentionally possessing a firearm that the person knows or reasonably should know is stolen. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates a Class E felony of intentionally possessing a firearm that the person knows or reasonably should know is stolen. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 2, 2015
Title: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged veterans from the renewal fee for handgun carry permits. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged veterans from the renewal fee for handgun carry permits. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 15, 2015
Title: As introduced, authorizes handgun carry permit holders to carry firearms in the same manner as off-duty law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351(b).
Description: As introduced, authorizes handgun carry permit holders to carry firearms in the same manner as off-duty law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351(b).
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 2, 2015
Title: As enacted, prohibits schools from requiring students or parents to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits LEAs from requiring employees to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits adverse disciplinary or employment action based on information of firearm ownership that is voluntarily provided. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Description: As enacted, prohibits schools from requiring students or parents to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits LEAs from requiring employees to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits adverse disciplinary or employment action based on information of firearm ownership that is voluntarily provided. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 214
Last Action Date: April 30, 2015
Title: As enacted, creates a lifetime handgun carry permit which entitles the permit holder to carry any handgun that the permit holder legally owns or possesses without expiration; sets the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit at $500 and establishes other requirements for obtaining and maintaining the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, creates a lifetime handgun carry permit which entitles the permit holder to carry any handgun that the permit holder legally owns or possesses without expiration; sets the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit at $500 and establishes other requirements for obtaining and maintaining the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 281
Last Action Date: May 6, 2015
Title: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 638
Last Action Date: April 5, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates a Second Amendment tax-free weekend for sales of firearms, firearms ammunition, and firearms accessories made during the same time as the annual sales tax holiday. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, creates a Second Amendment tax-free weekend for sales of firearms, firearms ammunition, and firearms accessories made during the same time as the annual sales tax holiday. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 21, 2015
Title: As introduced, permits a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, permits a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: As introduced, designates the Barrett Model 82A1 rifle as the official state firearm. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Description: As introduced, designates the Barrett Model 82A1 rifle as the official state firearm. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: As introduced, enacts the "Open Carry Firearms Freedom Act of 2015." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, enacts the "Open Carry Firearms Freedom Act of 2015." - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: As enacted, establishes certain procedures for the petitioning of a court for relief from firearms disabilities established for a prior judicial commitment or adjudication order for mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 10; Title 16, Chapter 11; Title 16, Chapter 15; Title 16, Chapter 16 and Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, establishes certain procedures for the petitioning of a court for relief from firearms disabilities established for a prior judicial commitment or adjudication order for mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 10; Title 16, Chapter 11; Title 16, Chapter 15; Title 16, Chapter 16 and Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 459
Last Action Date: May 26, 2015
Title: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms; requires the constable to receive, at a minimum, 40 hours initial training, within one year of election, and eight hours annual in-service training in firearms qualification administered by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 746
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As enacted, creates a cause of action against an employer for discharge or adverse employment action based solely on transportation or storage of a firearm or firearm ammunition in an employer parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 1.
Description: As enacted, creates a cause of action against an employer for discharge or adverse employment action based solely on transportation or storage of a firearm or firearm ammunition in an employer parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 1.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 80
Last Action Date: April 13, 2015
Title: As introduced, requires that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift, or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, requires that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift, or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Last Action: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 8, 2015
Title: As enacted, revises law regarding the confiscation and disposal of weapons by law enforcement agencies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6; Section 39-17-1317 and Section 40-33-211.
Description: As enacted, revises law regarding the confiscation and disposal of weapons by law enforcement agencies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6; Section 39-17-1317 and Section 40-33-211.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 408
Last Action Date: May 20, 2015
Title: As enacted, prohibits the use of public funds, personnel, or property to enforce any federal law or regulation that regulates the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories, if the expenditure or use of the personnel or property would result in the violation of another Tennessee statute, Tennessee common law, or the Constitution of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 3.
Description: As enacted, prohibits the use of public funds, personnel, or property to enforce any federal law or regulation that regulates the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories, if the expenditure or use of the personnel or property would result in the violation of another Tennessee statute, Tennessee common law, or the Constitution of Tennessee. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 3.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 380
Last Action Date: May 18, 2015
Title: As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; sets the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions at $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.
Description: As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; sets the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions at $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 18, 2015
Title: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county, or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Description: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county, or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 2, 2015
Title: As enacted, allows permit holders to carry handguns in parks and other public recreation areas owned or operated by local governments except when the property is in use by a school for an athletic event or other school-related activity; prohibits permit holders from carrying handguns in parks and other such areas that are owned or operated by a school; removes authority of local governments to prohibit handguns in parks by posting. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, allows permit holders to carry handguns in parks and other public recreation areas owned or operated by local governments except when the property is in use by a school for an athletic event or other school-related activity; prohibits permit holders from carrying handguns in parks and other such areas that are owned or operated by a school; removes authority of local governments to prohibit handguns in parks by posting. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 250
Last Action Date: April 30, 2015
Title: As enacted, requires the chief law enforcement officer of a jurisdiction to certify the transfer or making of a firearm, as required by the National Firearms Act, within 15 days if the person is not prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm by law; permits an applicant to appeal a denial to the circuit or chancery court. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1361.
Description: As enacted, requires the chief law enforcement officer of a jurisdiction to certify the transfer or making of a firearm, as required by the National Firearms Act, within 15 days if the person is not prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm by law; permits an applicant to appeal a denial to the circuit or chancery court. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1361.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 234
Last Action Date: April 30, 2015
Title: As introduced, allows a retired law enforcement officer with 10 years or more of service to be identified on the officer's handgun carry permit by a blue stripe across the permit and the words "retired law enforcement officer." - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, allows a retired law enforcement officer with 10 years or more of service to be identified on the officer's handgun carry permit by a blue stripe across the permit and the words "retired law enforcement officer." - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: March 27, 2015
Title: As introduced, adds certain requirements regarding handgun carry permit applications, including requiring an alien or admission number from a noncitizen applicant; allows a gun dealer to sell a firearm to a handgun carry permit holder without conducting a background check or entering the TBI unique approval number on the transaction record. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316 and Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, adds certain requirements regarding handgun carry permit applications, including requiring an alien or admission number from a noncitizen applicant; allows a gun dealer to sell a firearm to a handgun carry permit holder without conducting a background check or entering the TBI unique approval number on the transaction record. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316 and Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of intentionally carrying certain weapons and devices openly within 250 feet of the real property of a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Description: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of intentionally carrying certain weapons and devices openly within 250 feet of the real property of a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.
Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2016
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.
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.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 13, 2016
Title: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, reduces the fee for lifetime handgun carry permit, effective January 1, 2017, from $500 to be an amount equal to the regular carry permit fee plus $200, which under present law will equal $300 for the lifetime permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 875
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, authorizes anyone 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun to carry a handgun without a permit under the same circumstances and in the same places as a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 50 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, authorizes anyone 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun to carry a handgun without a permit under the same circumstances and in the same places as a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 50 and Title 70.
Last Action: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2016
Title: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, removes the five-year time frame requirement from the exemption to the handgun safety course requirement for applicants who successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four hours as required by any branch of the military within five years from the date the application for a handgun carry permit is filed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 925
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.
Description: As enacted, authorizes the board or governing entity, or the chief administrative officer, of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either allows or prohibits the carrying of a handgun on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university by a person who has a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 698
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, permits the use of certain defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon by a person with a prior conviction for a felony involving the use of force, violence, deadly weapon, or drugs and whose rights of citizenship have been restored. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1308.
Description: As introduced, permits the use of certain defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon by a person with a prior conviction for a felony involving the use of force, violence, deadly weapon, or drugs and whose rights of citizenship have been restored. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1308.
Last Action: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 12, 2016
Title: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, imposes a reduced fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit for certain retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1037
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Description: As enacted, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law, applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 641
Last Action Date: April 5, 2016
Title: As introduced, confers civil immunity on a member of the national guard who has a handgun carry permit, is authorized by the military to carry a personal handgun, and uses the handgun in justifiable self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Description: As introduced, confers civil immunity on a member of the national guard who has a handgun carry permit, is authorized by the military to carry a personal handgun, and uses the handgun in justifiable self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits a person with a handgun permit from Virginia or any other state that refuses to allow Tennessee handgun carry permit holders to lawfully carry handguns in that state to lawfully carry in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits a person with a handgun permit from Virginia or any other state that refuses to allow Tennessee handgun carry permit holders to lawfully carry handguns in that state to lawfully carry in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 21, 2016
Title: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, provides immunity from civil liability to a person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by positing, with respect to any claim based on the person's, business's, or other entity's failure to adopt such a policy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 947
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Description: As enacted, creates civil immunity for certain members of the national guard who use force against another, including by discharging a personally owned firearm, in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 778
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, clarifies, in a manner consistent with federal law, that "antique firearm" is not included in the definition of "firearm" under state law; defines "antique firearm" consistent with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, clarifies, in a manner consistent with federal law, that "antique firearm" is not included in the definition of "firearm" under state law; defines "antique firearm" consistent with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer who is carrying a firearm on school grounds when not engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's official duties to give notice that the officer is carrying the weapon not only to the principal or an appropriate person in the principal's office but also to the assistant principal. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer who is carrying a firearm on school grounds when not engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's official duties to give notice that the officer is carrying the weapon not only to the principal or an appropriate person in the principal's office but also to the assistant principal. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 8, 2016
Title: As introduced, authorizes community corrections officers who hold a valid Tennessee handgun permit to carry a handgun while in the course of employment and engaged in the actual discharge of official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Description: As introduced, authorizes community corrections officers who hold a valid Tennessee handgun permit to carry a handgun while in the course of employment and engaged in the actual discharge of official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As enacted, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 729
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.
Description: As enacted, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student solely for such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 806
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of gun violence restraining orders. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes the issuance of gun violence restraining orders. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits a person who has been convicted of certain state or federal criminal offenses from owning a business that sells firearms or firearm ammunition at retail or possessing any ownership interest in such a firearms business. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, prohibits a person who has been convicted of certain state or federal criminal offenses from owning a business that sells firearms or firearm ammunition at retail or possessing any ownership interest in such a firearms business. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 17, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires the TBI to report to the general assembly by March 1 annually the number of Tennessee handgun carry permit holders who are also on the no-fly list maintained by the FBI. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
Description: As introduced, requires the TBI to report to the general assembly by March 1 annually the number of Tennessee handgun carry permit holders who are also on the no-fly list maintained by the FBI. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; defines the effect of an expunction order; establishes the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions be $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.
Description: As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; defines the effect of an expunction order; establishes the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions be $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 29, 2016
Title: As introduced, changes the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit to vary based on the person's age at the time of application and whether the person is a current handgun carry permit holder. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, changes the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit to vary based on the person's age at the time of application and whether the person is a current handgun carry permit holder. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 903
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As enacted, authorizes local boards of education in Pickett and Wayne counties to adopt a policy allowing the director of schools, in consultation with the principal of each school, to authorize and select employees who may carry a concealed handgun within and on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned; establishes related requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1049
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including permitting a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including permitting a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, and specifies that each person endangered by the conduct constitutes a separate offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Description: As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, and specifies that each person endangered by the conduct constitutes a separate offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 18, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of advertising a firearm for sale if the seller intends to sell the firearm, or does sell the firearm, without conducting a background check on the buyer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of advertising a firearm for sale if the seller intends to sell the firearm, or does sell the firearm, without conducting a background check on the buyer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires that when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer, the transaction must be completed through a licensed gun dealer and the dealer must perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires that when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer, the transaction must be completed through a licensed gun dealer and the dealer must perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
Description: As enacted, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities who possess handgun carry permit to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or controlled by the employing college or university if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1061
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 864
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: As introduced, punishes as Class C misdemeanor or Class E felony reckless endangerment the discharge of a firearm without lawful authority at a public gathering or event at which 25 or more people are present. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, punishes as Class C misdemeanor or Class E felony reckless endangerment the discharge of a firearm without lawful authority at a public gathering or event at which 25 or more people are present. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires a licensed firearm dealer who sells firearms to the public at retail to post signs by January 1, 2017, that are visible at the point of sale informing purchasers of firearms of the proper method to safely store firearms using language created by the department of safety by October 1, 2016; makes the knowing failure to post the signs by the licensed dealer a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Description: As introduced, requires a licensed firearm dealer who sells firearms to the public at retail to post signs by January 1, 2017, that are visible at the point of sale informing purchasers of firearms of the proper method to safely store firearms using language created by the department of safety by October 1, 2016; makes the knowing failure to post the signs by the licensed dealer a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.
Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 21, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires the department of safety to reduce the initial application fee for a handgun carry permit by 25 percent for applicant who has relocated from Virginia to Tennessee within two years of applying for the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, requires the department of safety to reduce the initial application fee for a handgun carry permit by 25 percent for applicant who has relocated from Virginia to Tennessee within two years of applying for the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, creates a study committee within the general assembly to study juvenile use of firearms in criminal activity. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
Description: As introduced, creates a study committee within the general assembly to study juvenile use of firearms in criminal activity. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
Last Action: Refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 30, 2016
Title: As introduced, requires TBI to consult with the department of safety and the FBI to determine whether any handgun carry permit holders are on the federally maintained no fly list and report the number of permit holders on the list to the general assembly prior to January 15 each year. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, requires TBI to consult with the department of safety and the FBI to determine whether any handgun carry permit holders are on the federally maintained no fly list and report the number of permit holders on the list to the general assembly prior to January 15 each year. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, prohibits an administrator, professor, or employee of a public institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits taking adverse disciplinary or employment action against a student or employee of the institution for information on firearm ownership that is voluntarily given. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Description: As introduced, prohibits an administrator, professor, or employee of a public institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits taking adverse disciplinary or employment action against a student or employee of the institution for information on firearm ownership that is voluntarily given. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Last Action: Re-refer to Senate Cal. Comm.
Last Action Date: March 31, 2016
Title: As enacted, allows the Tennessee POST commission to deny a retired law enforcement officer's application to carry as a law enforcement officer if the retired officer is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm, or obtaining a handgun carry permit, or if the retired officer has certain DUI convictions. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1.
Description: As enacted, allows the Tennessee POST commission to deny a retired law enforcement officer's application to carry as a law enforcement officer if the retired officer is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm, or obtaining a handgun carry permit, or if the retired officer has certain DUI convictions. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 1054
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 736
Last Action Date: April 26, 2016
Title: As introduced, reduces permit fee to $100 by removing the $15 fingerprint criminal history data base fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, reduces permit fee to $100 by removing the $15 fingerprint criminal history data base fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
Title: As introduced, clarifies that a permit holder has a reasonable period of time to leave the area of an athletic event or school-related activity at a public park or other similar public area after being informed of or becoming aware of its use. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311 and Section 39-17-1359.
Description: As introduced, clarifies that a permit holder has a reasonable period of time to leave the area of an athletic event or school-related activity at a public park or other similar public area after being informed of or becoming aware of its use. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311 and Section 39-17-1359.
Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2016
