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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB0488

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1359, relative to firearms.

Subject: Handgun Permits

Description: As introduced, exempts enhanced handgun carry permit holders from the prohibition against carrying a weapon on property that has been posted to prohibit possession of weapons on the premises; removes criminal penalty of Class B misdemeanor punishable only by $500 fine for carrying a weapon on posted property. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1359.

Session: 113th General Assembly

Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.

Last Action Date: February 15, 2023

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

2 sponsors: John Stevens (R); Janince Bowling (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 15, 2023 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Feb 3, 2023 Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Feb 3, 2023 Withdrawn.
Senate Jan 30, 2023 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Jan 26, 2023 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Jan 25, 2023 Filed for introduction
Senate Jan 25, 2023 Sponsor change.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 25, 2023 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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