Bill > HJR0053

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Tennessee State Constitution regarding the right to keep and bear arms. Specifically, it seeks to modify the existing constitutional language by removing the clause that allows the Legislature to regulate the wearing of arms with the aim of preventing crime. The new proposed language would simply state that "the citizens of this State have a right to keep and to bear arms" without the previous regulatory qualification. The resolution requires approval by a majority of members in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and if passed, will be referred to the One Hundred Fifteenth General Assembly. The proposed amendment must also be published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly, ensuring transparency in the constitutional modification process. The resolution directs the House Clerk to deliver copies of the resolution to the Secretary of State, marking another procedural step in potentially amending the state constitution's language about firearm rights.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0053&ga=114