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TN HB2958

TN HB2958
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to firearm storage.

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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

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 in Tennessee 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 person secures the firearm or carries it on their person. Violations are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class E felony if the unsecured firearm results in injury or death. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee (on 04/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ 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=HB2958&ga=113 01/31/2024
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/HB2958.pdf 01/31/2024
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