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TN SB2611
TN SB2611AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, permits a current or retired chancery, circuit, or appellate court judge, who is an enhanced handgun carry permit holder and has successfully completed firearms training in accordance with POST certification, to carry a firearm in the same manner and locations that a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm; requires the administrative office of the courts to develop a uniform identification system clearly identifying that a person is qualified to carry a firearm; requires the judge or retired judge to carry the identification at all times when carrying a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill allows current or former chancery, circuit, or appellate court judges in Tennessee who hold an enhanced handgun carry permit and have completed specific firearms training, meeting POST (peace officer standards and training) certification requirements including 40 hours of initial training and 8 hours of annual in-service training, to carry a firearm in the same places and ways that law enforcement officers can. The administrative office of the courts will create a uniform identification system to verify a judge's qualification to carry a firearm, and judges must carry this identification whenever they are armed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2611&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2611.pdf |
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