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TN SB1227
TN SB1227AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, renames enhanced and concealed handgun carry permits as enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits and authorizes a permit holder to carry any firearms, rather than handguns, that the permit holder legally owns or possesses. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.
AI Summary
This bill makes comprehensive changes to Tennessee's firearm carry permit terminology across multiple state code sections, effectively replacing all references to "handgun" or "handgun permit" with "firearm" or "firearm carry permit" respectively. The bill broadens the scope of existing carry permits to apply to all firearms, not just handguns, which means permit holders can now legally carry any type of firearm they own or possess. Notably, the bill includes provisions that automatically convert existing handgun permits to enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits as of July 1, 2025, without requiring permit holders to take any additional action or be reissued new permits. The changes impact numerous sections of Tennessee law, including titles related to criminal justice, education, employment, healthcare, and public safety, ensuring consistent language across the state's legal code. This legislative update appears designed to provide more flexibility for permit holders while maintaining the existing permit structure. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and permit holders ample time to prepare for the terminology and scope changes.
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=SB1227&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1227 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1227.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1227.pdf |
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