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TN HB0478
TN HB0478AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, specifies that a person does not commit an offense if the person possesses or carries a firearm into an area that is posted if, upon the request of an individual authorized to control access to the property, the person immediately leaves the property or stores the firearm in a personal vehicle in accordance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's firearms law to provide additional protections for individuals who accidentally bring firearms into areas where they are typically prohibited. Specifically, the legislation creates a new provision that allows a person to avoid committing an offense if they are carrying a firearm in a posted area and, upon being requested by an authorized property manager, they either immediately leave the property or store the firearm in their personal vehicle according to existing state law (specifically referencing § 39-17-1313). This means that instead of facing potential legal penalties for inadvertently bringing a firearm into a restricted area, individuals will now have an opportunity to remedy the situation by leaving or securely storing their weapon. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state authorities and the public advance notice of the legal change. By providing this flexible approach, the legislation aims to balance property owners' rights to restrict firearms on their premises with individual gun owners' interests in avoiding unintentional legal violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (23)
Ed Butler (R)*,
Fred Atchley (R),
Jody Barrett (R),
Rush Bricken (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Chris Hurt (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Brock Martin (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Dennis Powers (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Richard Scarbrough (R),
William Slater (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Greg Vital (R),
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee (on 04/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0478&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0441 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0441.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0478.pdf |
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