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TN HB0645
TN HB0645As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/19/2020
06/19/2020
Introduced Session
111th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun; prohibits law enforcement officer from confiscating the person's handgun and requires issuance of citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307 and Section 40-7-118.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the punishment for a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun, prohibits law enforcement officers from confiscating the person's handgun, and requires the issuance of a citation in lieu of arrest for such offense. Specifically, the bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Sections 39-17-1307 and 40-7-118 to make a first violation of unlawful carrying of a handgun a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, and to require law enforcement officers to issue a citation instead of making an arrest, unless certain exceptions apply. The bill also clarifies that a second or subsequent violation is a Class B misdemeanor, except in certain public places where it is a Class A misdemeanor.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee (on 02/11/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0645&ga=111 |
| HB0645 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Fiscal/HB0645.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/HB0645.pdf |
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