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This bill amends Tennessee law by creating a robust legal mechanism to protect individuals' Second Amendment and Tennessee constitutional gun rights. It establishes that it is a civil rights violation for any government entity, official, employee, or agent to infringe upon an individual's right to bear arms, as recognized by the state or federal constitutions. If such an infringement occurs, the affected party can file a civil lawsuit in the county where the violation happened, seeking actual or statutory damages of $250 per day of violation, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. The bill allows not only the directly affected individual to sue, but also advocacy organizations or other entities representing constitutional rights. Additionally, the law provides that a knowing violation by a government official could result in their removal from office, and allows courts to issue injunctions to prevent further constitutional violations. The legislation is designed to create strong legal deterrents and consequences for government actions that potentially limit Second Amendment protections, while still preserving the ability to enforce laws that do not unconstitutionally infringe on gun rights.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0554&ga=114