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TN HB1189
TN HB1189AN 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
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 amends numerous sections of Tennessee state law to replace references to "handgun" and "handgun permits" with "firearm" and "firearm carry permits" respectively, effectively expanding the scope of existing firearm carry permits to apply to all firearms, not just handguns. Specifically, the bill modifies terminology across multiple titles of Tennessee Code, including sections related to law enforcement, criminal justice, education, and public spaces. The bill also includes a provision that automatically converts all existing handgun permits to enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits as of July 1, 2025, without requiring permit holders to obtain new documentation. This means that permit holders will be able to carry any legally owned firearm under their existing permit, rather than being limited to handguns. The changes are comprehensive, touching on over 35 different sections of state law, and are designed to standardize and broaden firearm carry regulations across various contexts. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and permit holders time to prepare for the expanded firearm carry provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee (on 04/01/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1189&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1227 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1227.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1189.pdf |
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