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TN SB2291

TN SB2291
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to firearms.


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Introduced
02/01/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, lowers the age requirement to obtain an enhanced or concealed handgun carry permit or lawfully carry a handgun in public from 21 to 18 years of age; states that the statutory authorization to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle under certain circumstances does not apply to a person under 21 years of age in a parking area that is owned, operated, or while in use by any school, unless the person is at least 18 years of age and meets certain military qualifications. - Amends TCA Title 39.

AI Summary

This bill lowers the age requirement to obtain an enhanced or concealed handgun carry permit or lawfully carry a handgun in public from 21 to 18 years of age in Tennessee. However, for persons under 21 years of age, the statutory authorization to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle does not apply if the vehicle is in a parking area owned, operated, or used by any school, unless the person is at least 18 years old and meets certain military qualifications. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, and takes effect on July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 04/06/2022)

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