Bill > HB0599

This bill amends Tennessee's firearms law by creating a new criminal offense that makes it illegal to knowingly transfer a firearm to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law. Specifically, the bill establishes that if a person gives, sells, lends, delivers, or transfers a firearm to another individual while knowing or reasonably should know that the recipient is legally barred from owning a firearm, they will have committed a Class A misdemeanor. A Class A misdemeanor in Tennessee is the most serious category of misdemeanor, which typically carries potential penalties of up to one year in jail and/or a fine. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to firearm transfers made on or after that date. The purpose of this legislation appears to be closing potential legal gaps and preventing individuals who are legally prohibited from possessing firearms (such as convicted felons or those with certain mental health restrictions) from obtaining weapons through third-party transfers.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0599&ga=114