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TN HB1757
TN HB1757AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the discharge of a firearm.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new offense for recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object near the shooter if it occurs at a public gathering or event with at least 25 people present. This offense would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor, which is a serious but less severe criminal offense. The bill outlines several exceptions, including discharges by law enforcement officers, military personnel on duty, animal control or wildlife officers performing their duties, lawful hunting or nuisance wildlife control with permits, at designated sport shooting ranges, or in defense of oneself, another person, or a domestic animal from an animal attack. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1757&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1757.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1747 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1747.pdf |
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