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TN SB2395
TN SB2395As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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Introduced
01/21/2016
01/21/2016
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2016
05/02/2016
Introduced Session
109th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 38, which deals with public safety, and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, which covers firearms, prohibits law enforcement officers and other state or local government personnel from enforcing any international law or treaty that restricts gun rights as defined by Article I, Section 26 of the Tennessee Constitution. This means that if an international agreement attempts to limit the ownership, use, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or related accessories in a way that conflicts with Tennessee law or its constitution, state and local officials cannot use state resources, personnel, or public funds to enforce it. The bill aims to ensure that state and local enforcement actions align with Tennessee's existing constitutional protections for gun rights.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Paul Bailey (R)*,
Janice Bowling (R),
Richard Briggs (R),
Dolores Gresham (R),
Kerry Roberts (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 864 (on 05/02/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2395&ga=109 |
| Fiscal Note | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/109/Fiscal/HB2389.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/109/Bill/SB2395.pdf |
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