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TN SB7043
TN SB7043AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to the safe storage of firearms.
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Introduced
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a person who purchases a firearm, or who applies for a permit to carry a handgun either openly or concealed, to sign an affidavit on a form prescribed by the department of safety affirming that the applicant will, while not lawfully carrying the firearm, store the firearm in a locked compartment; with a trigger locking device; or with a locked device rendering the firearm inaccessible to a person other than the owner or person in lawful possession of the firearm and immovable from the stored location; requires a firearm stored in a vehicle to be stored out of plain sight. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's firearms laws to require that anyone who purchases a firearm or applies for a handgun carry permit must sign an affidavit affirming they will store the firearm in a locked compartment, with a trigger locking device, or with a locked device that renders the firearm inaccessible to anyone other than the owner or lawful possessor when not being carried. It also requires firearms stored in vehicles to be kept out of plain sight and secured in a locked compartment or with a locked device. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Lay on the Table (on 08/22/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ 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=SB7043&ga=113 | 08/21/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - HB7075 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB7075.pdf | 08/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB7043.pdf | 08/21/2023 |
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