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TN SB1021

TN SB1021
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.


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Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new Class A misdemeanor offense for knowingly transferring a firearm to a person who is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law. The bill applies to any form of firearm transfer, including giving, selling, lending, or delivering a firearm. The offense is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, and the bill takes effect on July 1, 2023, applying to firearm transfers made on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/14/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control

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