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TN SB2259
TN SB2259AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to the creation of the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act."
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Introduced
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which creates a process for a person to file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights for the purpose of prohibiting the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm; provides for a revocation of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights; creates the offense of selling or transferring a firearm to a person who has executed a voluntary waiver of firearm rights form that has not been revoked. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which creates a process for a person to file a voluntary waiver of their firearm rights. The waiver prohibits the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm, and can be revoked after a waiting period. The bill also makes it an offense to sell or transfer a firearm to someone who has an active voluntary waiver. The records related to the waiver and revocation are confidential, with limited exceptions for law enforcement and criminal proceedings. The bill requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop the necessary forms and gives the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation authority to promulgate rules to implement the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/13/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
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=SB2259&ga=113 | 01/30/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2197 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2197.pdf | 04/04/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2259.pdf | 01/30/2024 |
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