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TN HB2859

TN HB2859
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to a voluntary waiver of firearm rights.


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Introduced
02/02/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, creates a process for a person to file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights for the purpose of prohibiting the person from purchasing a firearm; provides for a revocation of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights; creates the offense of selling or transferring a firearm to a person knowing that the person has executed a voluntary waiver of firearm rights that has not been revoked. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

AI Summary

This bill creates a process for a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights in Tennessee. The bill allows a person to file a voluntary waiver form with the county circuit court clerk, which would prohibit them from purchasing or possessing a firearm while the waiver is in effect. The person can later file a revocation form to restore their ability to purchase or possess firearms. The bill also makes it an offense to sell or transfer a firearm to someone who has an active voluntary waiver that has not been revoked. The bill requires the development of standard forms and provides for confidentiality of the records related to the voluntary waiver and revocation process.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee (on 02/09/2022)

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