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TN HB1098
TN HB1098AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm, including a firearm that was privately assembled and does not contain a serial number or other mark that conforms with federal law, if, at the time of carrying or possessing, the person is not a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense in Tennessee that specifically targets non-U.S. citizens and non-lawful permanent residents who carry or possess certain firearms. The law focuses on individuals who possess firearms that were privately assembled and lack a serial number conforming to federal regulations under 18 U.S.C. § 923(i). Under this proposed legislation, if a person who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident knowingly carries or possesses such a firearm, they would be committing a Class A misdemeanor. The bill amends existing Tennessee law to add this new provision and is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025. A Class A misdemeanor in Tennessee is typically punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine, making this a significant legal restriction on firearm possession for non-citizens and non-permanent residents who have firearms without standard federal identification markings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1098&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1098 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1098.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1098.pdf |
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