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TN SB0939
TN SB0939AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to emergency protection orders.
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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon a finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; authorizes a family member, household member, intimate partner, or law enforcement officer to petition for such an order. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm. The bill authorizes family members, household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers to petition for such an order. It sets forth the procedures for obtaining, serving, and enforcing these orders, and imposes criminal penalties for violations. The bill also requires the respondent to dispossess any firearms they possess within 48 hours of the order being issued.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/22/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0939&ga=112 | 02/23/2021 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0939&ga=112 | 02/11/2021 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0939 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB0939.pdf | 03/27/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB0939.pdf | 02/23/2021 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB0939.pdf | 02/11/2021 |
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