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TN SB2465

TN SB2465
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to criminal justice.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for conduct that, if committed by an adult, would constitute the offense of threatening to commit an act of mass violence from purchasing or possessing a firearm until the juvenile reaches 25; prohibits a person appropriately licensed by the federal government from selling a firearm to a person who is ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to any court order or under any law of this state; increases penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor offenses. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Tennessee law related to criminal justice and firearms. It clarifies that a juvenile found delinquent for threatening mass violence, which is defined as making a serious threat of violence against a group of people, will be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm until they turn 25 years old. Additionally, the bill prohibits anyone licensed by the federal government to sell firearms from selling to individuals who are legally barred from owning guns due to a court order or state law. Finally, the bill increases the penalties for offenses related to the sexual exploitation of minors, making certain violations Class A or Class B felonies depending on the number of images or materials involved, and elevates a specific offense from a Class B to a Class A felony.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Lay on Desk (on 04/23/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2465&ga=114 02/03/2026
Amendment 1-0 to SB2465 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA1085.pdf 04/21/2026
Amendment 1-0 to HB2253 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1187.pdf 04/15/2026
Fiscal Memo for HA1187 (17958) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3292.pdf 04/15/2026
Fiscal Note - SB2465 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2465.pdf 02/14/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2465.pdf 02/03/2026
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