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TN HB7113
TN HB7113AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 39, relative to the safe storage of firearms.
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Introduced
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
In Committee
08/24/2023
08/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, encourages that a firearm be secured in a home or in a vehicle in a locked container, unloaded, and separate from parts, accessories, and ammunition so as to render the firearm inoperable by any person other than the owner or another lawfully authorized user except when the firearm is carried by or under the control of the owner or other lawfully authorized user. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill encourages the safe storage of firearms in Tennessee. It recommends that when a firearm is not being carried by or under the control of the owner or another authorized user, it should be stored securely in a locked container, unloaded, and separate from any ammunition, parts, or accessories. This is intended to prevent the theft of firearms and to keep them out of the hands of children under 16 years old and persons experiencing mental health crises. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Titles 38 and 39, and takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session (on 08/25/2023)
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=HB7113&ga=113 | 08/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB7113.pdf | 08/21/2023 |
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