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TN SB1075
TN SB1075AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, expands the definition of "machine gun" to include any part, or combination of parts, designed and intended solely for use in converting a firearm into a machine gun; increases the classification for the intentional or knowing possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of a machine gun from a Class E to a Class C felony; reclassifies certain other offenses involving the possession of firearm or handgun ammunition; makes a defendant ineligible for parole if convicted of aggravated assault that involved the use of a firearm from within a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill makes several technical amendments to Tennessee's firearms and criminal law statutes, focusing primarily on definitional changes and sentencing provisions. It modifies the definition of a "machine gun" to specify firearms capable of shooting more than two shots automatically without manual reloading. The bill adjusts various cross-references in existing law related to firearm offenses and ammunition, potentially clarifying legal language around weapon and ammunition-related statutes. Most significantly, the bill introduces a new provision regarding aggravated assault involving a firearm from a motor vehicle, mandating that individuals convicted of such an offense after July 1, 2025, must serve 100% of their imposed sentence without sentence reduction credits, though they can still earn credits for other purposes like improved prison privileges. The bill also updates probation eligibility rules, specifically listing certain offenses for which defendants would not be eligible for probation. These changes appear aimed at tightening legal definitions and potentially increasing penalties for specific firearm-related offenses, particularly those involving firearms used in vehicles.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 513 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1075&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0513.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1075 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0393.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0393 (5877) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0950.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1075 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1075.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1075.pdf |
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