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TN SB1498

TN SB1498
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to firearms.


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Introduced
02/02/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th 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. It also states that the authorization to transport or store a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle does not apply to a person under 21 years of age in a parking area owned, operated, or used by a school, unless the person is at least 18 years of age and meets certain military qualifications.

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Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 1/23/2024 (on 03/07/2023)

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