Bill > HB0596

This bill establishes the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which creates a process for individuals to voluntarily waive their firearm rights by filing a form with their county circuit court clerk. When a person files this form, the clerk will verify their identity, transmit the form to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and the TBI will enter the individual's information into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) within 24 hours, effectively preventing them from purchasing or possessing firearms. If the person has a handgun carry permit, it will be suspended. The individual can revoke the waiver no sooner than seven days after filing, which requires another form process and a 21-day waiting period before firearm rights are restored. The bill includes provisions to ensure the confidentiality of these records, with limited exceptions for law enforcement and criminal proceedings. Additionally, the bill makes it an offense to sell a firearm to someone who has filed a voluntary waiver, and individuals who possess a firearm while under a waiver could be subject to a civil fine of up to $100 or four hours of community service. The act will take full effect on January 1, 2026, though initial administrative preparations can begin immediately.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0596&ga=114