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TN HB1737
TN HB1737AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65, relative to firearms.
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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, removes certain criminal offenses relative to the possession and carrying of firearms, including the offense of carrying a firearm with the intent to go armed if the person has been convicted of stalking or DUI in certain circumstances and the offense of possession of a firearm by a person under 25 if the person was adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses as a juvenile; removes the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in a public park, playground, civic center, or other public recreational area; makes various other changes relative to the possession and carrying of firearms. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning firearms by removing certain criminal offenses related to their possession and carrying, including prohibitions for individuals convicted of stalking or DUI under specific circumstances, and for those adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses as juveniles. It also removes the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in public parks, playgrounds, civic centers, or other public recreational areas, and makes various other changes to laws governing firearm possession and carrying.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1737&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1737.pdf |
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