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TN HB1439

TN HB1439
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
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

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 for knowingly transferring a firearm to someone who is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law. The bill amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to add this new provision, which would take effect on July 1, 2023 and apply to firearm transfers made on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/07/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control

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