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This bill creates a new criminal offense in Tennessee related to firearm storage that could potentially lead to a child bringing a weapon to school. Specifically, the bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor for a person to recklessly store a firearm in a way that they know or should reasonably know would allow a child under 18 years old to access the weapon, and that child subsequently brings the firearm to a school. The bill provides a broad definition of "school" that includes not just school buildings, but also buses, campuses, grounds, recreation areas, athletic fields, and any other property owned or operated by educational institutions' governing boards. The new law would take effect on July 1, 2025, giving potential gun owners advance notice of the new requirements. By creating this criminal penalty, the bill aims to encourage more responsible firearm storage and potentially reduce the risk of school-related firearm incidents by holding gun owners accountable for securing their weapons in a manner that prevents unauthorized access by minors.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0250&ga=114