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TN SB2233
TN SB2233AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to firearm storage.
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Introduced
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the offense of storing a firearm when the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor without parental consent or a person who is ineligible to possess a firearm is likely to gain access to the firearm; provides an exception to the offense if the person secures the firearm or carries the firearm on the person’s self; designates the offense as a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by fine only, or a Class E felony if a person is injured or killed as a result of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new offense for storing a firearm in a residence if the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor without parental consent or a person ineligible to possess a firearm is likely to access the firearm. The bill provides an exception if the firearm is secured or carried on the person. A violation of this law is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine, or a Class E felony if someone is injured or killed as a result of the offense. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, and takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (on 04/02/2024)
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=SB2233&ga=113 | 01/30/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2233 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB2233.pdf | 03/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2233.pdf | 01/30/2024 |
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