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TN HB2376
TN HB2376AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, states that if the possession of a handgun is restricted or prohibited at a county courthouse, then the sheriff of the county may provide secure storage lockers for those individuals who are lawfully carrying a firearm to store the firearm in separate secured, lockable storage units at or near a designated public entrance to the building or structure at no cost to the individual. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to address firearm storage at county courthouses. Specifically, if carrying a firearm is restricted or prohibited within a county courthouse, the county sheriff is authorized to provide free, secure, lockable storage lockers for individuals lawfully carrying a firearm. These lockers would be located at or near a public entrance to the courthouse, allowing those who are legally permitted to carry a firearm to store it safely before entering the building. The bill references existing Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) sections related to firearm possession and permits, providing context for who qualifies for this storage option.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee (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=HB2376&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2376.pdf |
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