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TN HB0312
TN HB0312AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for recklessly storing a firearm in a manner that a person knows or reasonably should know will allow a child younger than 18 years of age to access the firearm and the child brings the firearm to a school. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new legal provision in Tennessee that makes it a Class A misdemeanor for a person to recklessly store a firearm in a way that would allow a child under 18 years old to access the weapon, if that child then brings the firearm to a school. The bill defines "school" broadly, including public and private school buildings, buses, campuses, recreation areas, athletic fields, and any other property owned or operated by educational institutions' governing boards. If a person is found to have stored a firearm in a manner that knowingly or reasonably allows a child to access it, and that child subsequently brings the weapon to a school in violation of existing laws, the firearm owner could face misdemeanor charges. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to enhance school safety by holding gun owners accountable for not properly securing firearms that could potentially be brought into educational settings by minors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0312&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0312.pdf |
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