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TN HB2042
TN HB2042AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 8 and Title 49, relative to programs that reward persons who report weapons on school property.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to implement programs to reward persons who report the illegal presence of a gun on school property; authorizes the use of private funding sources to fund the reward programs. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 8 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill allows local school boards and public charter school governing bodies to create programs that give rewards to people who report illegal guns on school property, with these programs potentially funded by private donations. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA), which is the official compilation of Tennessee's laws, specifically Title 49, which deals with education, by adding a new section that gives these educational bodies the authority to establish such reward programs. These programs can be designed to fit the specific needs of each school and community, aiming to encourage reliable reports of firearms on school grounds, and any implemented program must adhere to existing state laws.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2042&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2042 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2042.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2042.pdf |
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