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TN HB0949
TN HB0949AN 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
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates a criminal offense of storing or keeping a firearm in any place if the firearm is not secured in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device that is properly engaged so as to render the firearm inoperable by any person other than the owner or another lawfully authorized user; punishes a violation of the offense as a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new legal requirement in Tennessee that mandates firearm owners to securely store their firearms by either placing them in a locked container or equipping them with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or safety device that prevents anyone other than the owner or another authorized user from operating the firearm. If a firearm owner fails to secure their weapon in this manner, they would be committing a Class A misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense that can potentially result in fines and/or up to one year in jail. The law specifically does not apply to firearms that are being carried by or are under the direct control of the owner or another legally authorized user. This legislation appears aimed at preventing unauthorized access to firearms, particularly by children or other unauthorized individuals, and is designed to reduce the risk of accidental shootings or misuse of firearms. The new law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving firearm owners time to comply with the new storage requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Shaundelle Brooks (D)*,
Aftyn Behn (D),
John Clemmons (D),
Vincent Dixie (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Ronnie Glynn (D),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Torrey Harris (D),
Gloria Johnson (D),
Harold Love (D),
Larry Miller (D),
Justin Pearson (D),
Jason Powell (D),
Johnny Shaw (D),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0949&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0949 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0949.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0949.pdf |
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