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TN HB2333

TN HB2333
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to firearms.


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Introduced
01/30/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of a switch or auto sear device designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of converting a weapon to shoot automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger, and a firearm built from a weapon parts kit, including a frame or receiver parts kit, and not marked with a serial number, unless certain exceptions apply. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Tennessee's laws related to firearms. It prohibits the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of a "switch" or "auto sear" device designed to convert a weapon to shoot automatically, as well as the possession of a firearm built from a weapon parts kit without a serial number, with certain exceptions. The bill also increases the penalties for these offenses, including a mandatory fine of $10,000 in addition to any period of incarceration. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Def. to Summer Study in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 03/19/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control

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