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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB1483

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, authorizes anyone 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun to carry a handgun without a permit under the same circumstances and in the same places as a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 50 and Title 70.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, authorizes anyone 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun to carry a handgun without a permit under the same circumstances and in the same places as a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 50 and Title 70.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Last Action Date: March 8, 2016

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'.

6 sponsors: Mark Green; Mae Beavers; Joseph Hensley; Kerry Roberts; Edward Jackson; Paul Bailey;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 18% (6 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 8, 2016 Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Mar 2, 2016 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/8/2016
Senate Mar 2, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Feb 4, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Jan 25, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Jan 21, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Jan 13, 2016 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Jan 12, 2016 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Jan 12, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Jan 8, 2016 Filed for introduction
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 2, 2016 state link bill text
Draft Jan 8, 2016 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

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Link: link to state bill page

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