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TN SB0939

TN SB0939
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to emergency protection orders.


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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