Bill > HB1207

This bill establishes the "Suicide Prevention Act of 2025," creating a voluntary program through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) that allows individuals to temporarily waive their right to purchase, possess, or transport firearms if they are concerned about their mental health. Participants can enroll by submitting a request form to their local circuit court clerk, either upon voluntary mental health treatment or proactively if they are worried about their mental state. The form allows participants to designate up to two "guardian angels" who may be notified if the person later decides to revoke their enrollment. Once enrolled, the individual's handgun carry permit will be revoked, and their information will be added to databases to prevent firearm purchases. After a mandatory 14-day waiting period, participants can revoke their enrollment, at which point the TBI will remove their information from background check systems and the department of safety will reinstate their handgun carry permit, unless they are otherwise ineligible. The program is designed to be confidential, with records protected from public disclosure, and violating the firearms prohibition while enrolled would result in a Class C misdemeanor. The bill aims to provide a proactive suicide prevention mechanism by temporarily restricting firearm access for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1207&ga=114