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TN SB1570

TN SB1570
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 13; Title 16; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55; Title 58; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.

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Introduced
04/13/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, creates an offense for a person to possess or manufacture an ammunition feeding device that has capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, except for certain circumstances; requires, subject to certain exemptions, that a sale or transfer of a firearm be done through a federally licensed gun dealer; creates a Class B misdemeanor for sales or transfers that are not conducted through a gun dealer; allows a court to issue an extreme risk protection order upon a finding that a person poses a risk of causing bodily injury to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; makes other changes related to firearms. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 13; Title 16; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55; Title 58; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 70.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Protect Kids Not Guns Act," proposes several key changes to Tennessee's firearms laws. It creates a new offense for possessing or manufacturing ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, except for certain law enforcement uses. The bill requires most firearm sales and transfers to be conducted through a licensed gun dealer, with violations punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. It also allows courts to issue "extreme risk protection orders" after finding that a person poses a risk of causing bodily injury if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm. The bill makes additional changes related to firearm storage, seizure, and other procedures. Overall, the bill aims to enhance regulations around firearms and ammunition in Tennessee.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2024)

Taxonomy

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1570&ga=113 04/13/2023
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1570.pdf 04/13/2023
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