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TN SB0824
TN SB0824AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes the criminal offense of possession of a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted; removes the requirement that the department of safety suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for a violation of that offense by a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning firearms by removing the criminal offense of possessing a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted with signage indicating firearms are prohibited, and it also removes the requirement for the Department of Safety to suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for a permit holder who violates this previously existing offense. The changes, which take effect on July 1, 2025, essentially eliminate the penalty for carrying a firearm in locations that have posted signs prohibiting weapons and remove the associated consequences for handgun permit holders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0824&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0824 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0824.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0824.pdf |
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