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TN SB1851
TN SB1851AN 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
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
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 makes several changes to Tennessee law regarding firearms, primarily by removing certain offenses related to their possession and carrying. Specifically, it removes the prohibition on carrying a firearm with the intent to go armed for individuals convicted of stalking or DUI under certain circumstances, and it removes the offense of possessing a firearm for those under 25 who were adjudicated delinquent for specific juvenile offenses. Additionally, the bill eliminates the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in public parks, playgrounds, civic centers, or other public recreational areas, and it makes various other adjustments to laws concerning firearm possession and carrying.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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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=SB1851&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1737 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1737.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1851.pdf |
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