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TN SB2170
TN SB2170AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the offense of storing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle or boat while the person is not in the motor vehicle or boat unless the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observation and locked within the trunk, utility or glove box, or a locked container securely affixed to the motor vehicle or boat; requires the owner of a firearm to report the loss or theft of the firearm to law enforcement within 24 hours of the discovery of the loss or theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to firearms. It creates a new offense for storing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle or boat when the person is not present, unless the firearm or ammunition is kept out of plain sight and locked in the trunk, glove box, or a locked container. Additionally, the bill requires a person who owns a firearm to report the loss or theft of the firearm to law enforcement within 24 hours of discovery. Violations of these new provisions are punishable by completion of a court-approved gun safety course, with no fines or incarceration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/16/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2170&ga=112 | 02/01/2022 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2087 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB2087.pdf | 02/20/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB2170.pdf | 02/01/2022 |
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