115 total bills, 3 anti-gun bills,
29 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation
115 total bills, 3 anti-gun bills,
29 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Legislation carries over from odd-numbered to even-numbered years. All bills that did not go to the Governor for action are carried over.
Title: As enacted, enacts the "School Security Act of 2013." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As enacted, enacts the "School Security Act of 2013." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 358
Last Action Date: May 22, 2013
Title: As enacted, makes confidential and not open for public inspection all information contained in and pertaining to a handgun carry permit application or renewal application and the status of a handgun carry permit; creates exceptions to such confidentiality. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, makes confidential and not open for public inspection all information contained in and pertaining to a handgun carry permit application or renewal application and the status of a handgun carry permit; creates exceptions to such confidentiality. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 284
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state; allows the allocation of state or local personnel or property to such regulation or enforcement if federal funding is provided. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state; allows the allocation of state or local personnel or property to such regulation or enforcement if federal funding is provided. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Failed for Lack of Motion in: Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: March 26, 2013
Title: As introduced, authorizes administrative law judges to carry firearms subject to training and certification requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes administrative law judges to carry firearms subject to training and certification requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: As introduced, declares that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, declares that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 14, 2014
Title: As introduced, enhances the crime of the unlawful sale, loan or gift of a firearm or switchblade knife from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony if the recipient of the firearm or switchblade knife is a minor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, enhances the crime of the unlawful sale, loan or gift of a firearm or switchblade knife from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony if the recipient of the firearm or switchblade knife is a minor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 26, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Last Action: Failed In s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: As introduced, provides that a public or private employer cannot require an applicant for employment or an employee to disclose information about the ownership or storage of a firearm in the applicant or employee's vehicle; gives immunity to property owner for civil actions based upon the storage of a firearm in the employee's vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, provides that a public or private employer cannot require an applicant for employment or an employee to disclose information about the ownership or storage of a firearm in the applicant or employee's vehicle; gives immunity to property owner for civil actions based upon the storage of a firearm in the employee's vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 4, 2013
Title: As enacted, allows person with a valid handgun carry permit to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's privately-owned motor vehicle in public or private parking areas under certain conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, allows person with a valid handgun carry permit to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's privately-owned motor vehicle in public or private parking areas under certain conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 16
Last Action Date: March 20, 2013
Title: As introduced, enacts the "High Performing School Districts Flexibility Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
Description: As introduced, enacts the "High Performing School Districts Flexibility Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Education Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 4, 2013
Title: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to address federal actions in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Description: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to address federal actions in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: As introduced, allows certain employees of K-12 and pre-K public schools to carry certain firearms on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, allows certain employees of K-12 and pre-K public schools to carry certain firearms on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: April 3, 2013
Title: As introduced, provides that a person who has completed basic training in any branch of the armed services is exempt from the classroom and range requirements to obtain handgun permit and honorably discharged veteran or active duty military, national guard or reserve member only has to pay the $115 permit application fee that is directly used for the criminal history background checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, provides that a person who has completed basic training in any branch of the armed services is exempt from the classroom and range requirements to obtain handgun permit and honorably discharged veteran or active duty military, national guard or reserve member only has to pay the $115 permit application fee that is directly used for the criminal history background checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: As enacted, requires the department of safety to provide a method for handgun carry permit holders to notify the department electronically on the department's web site of any change in the permit holder's principal place of residence. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 50.
Description: As enacted, requires the department of safety to provide a method for handgun carry permit holders to notify the department electronically on the department's web site of any change in the permit holder's principal place of residence. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 50.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 816
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As introduced, limits to 15 the number of handgun carry permit records that can be reproduced in a single day; authorizes receipt of compilation of handgun carry permit records if such compilation will not be published. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, limits to 15 the number of handgun carry permit records that can be reproduced in a single day; authorizes receipt of compilation of handgun carry permit records if such compilation will not be published. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 26, 2013
Title: As introduced, makes handgun permit law consistent with firearm purchase law by deleting burglary from list of offenses that prohibit a person from being eligible for a handgun carry permit even if the person's full rights of citizenship have been restored by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, makes handgun permit law consistent with firearm purchase law by deleting burglary from list of offenses that prohibit a person from being eligible for a handgun carry permit even if the person's full rights of citizenship have been restored by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 20, 2013
Title: As introduced, classifies handgun carry permit applications as confidential records for purposes of public records. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, classifies handgun carry permit applications as confidential records for purposes of public records. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: February 4, 2013
Title: As introduced, requires district-wide school safety plans to include requirement that at least one school resource officer or similarly trained staff member be present at each school during school hours; states that any similarly trained staff member shall be subject to the same training requirements as school resource officers and permitted to carry firearms on school grounds. - Amends TCA Section 8-36-205 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, requires district-wide school safety plans to include requirement that at least one school resource officer or similarly trained staff member be present at each school during school hours; states that any similarly trained staff member shall be subject to the same training requirements as school resource officers and permitted to carry firearms on school grounds. - Amends TCA Section 8-36-205 and Title 49.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Education Committee
Last Action Date: April 3, 2013
Title: As enacted, specifies that it is the intent of the general assembly that the general law regarding weapons is preemptive with respect to the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives and that no city, county, or metropolitan government may occupy any part of the field of regulation of the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, specifies that it is the intent of the general assembly that the general law regarding weapons is preemptive with respect to the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives and that no city, county, or metropolitan government may occupy any part of the field of regulation of the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 418
Last Action Date: May 22, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Last Action: Failed In s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 26, 2013
Title: As introduced, allows certain persons employed by a local education agency as a faculty or staff member at a K-12 school to possess and carry a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, allows certain persons employed by a local education agency as a faculty or staff member at a K-12 school to possess and carry a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 27, 2013
Title: As introduced, creates a criminal offense for persons who allow minors to have access to loaded firearms with an enhanced penalty if injury or death results; requires firearms dealers to post notice of safe storage requirements; creates a sentencing enhancement factor for adult defendants who involve children under the age of 13 in the commission of an offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, creates a criminal offense for persons who allow minors to have access to loaded firearms with an enhanced penalty if injury or death results; requires firearms dealers to post notice of safe storage requirements; creates a sentencing enhancement factor for adult defendants who involve children under the age of 13 in the commission of an offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/26/2013
Last Action Date: March 26, 2013
Title: As introduced, declares that citizens of Tennessee are free to exercise the right to bear arms and any executive order seeking to restrict that right will not be recognized or enforced. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, declares that citizens of Tennessee are free to exercise the right to bear arms and any executive order seeking to restrict that right will not be recognized or enforced. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 6, 2013
Title: Commemorates June 2014 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Description: Commemorates June 2014 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Last Action: Rcvd. from H., ref. to S. Jud. Comm.
Last Action Date: March 20, 2014
Title: As introduced, authorizes issuance of lifetime handgun permits to service disabled veterans who otherwise qualify for issuance of a permit, subject to providing documentation and payment of a $200 fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes issuance of lifetime handgun permits to service disabled veterans who otherwise qualify for issuance of a permit, subject to providing documentation and payment of a $200 fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Failed In s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 20, 2013
Title: As introduced, revises the offense of displaying an imitation firearm in a public place by requiring that the display was in a way that would cause a reasonable person to fear "serious bodily injury" to themselves or another instead of "bodily injury"; increases violation from Class B to Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, revises the offense of displaying an imitation firearm in a public place by requiring that the display was in a way that would cause a reasonable person to fear "serious bodily injury" to themselves or another instead of "bodily injury"; increases violation from Class B to Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: April 3, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant's lawful ownership of a firearm; prohibits an employer from conditioning employment on lawful ownership of firearm; confers immunity on businesses when permit holders store firearms in vehicle on business parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant's lawful ownership of a firearm; prohibits an employer from conditioning employment on lawful ownership of firearm; confers immunity on businesses when permit holders store firearms in vehicle on business parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 27, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds, personnel or property to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation, or any treaty signed by the United States, that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds, personnel or property to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation, or any treaty signed by the United States, that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 26, 2013
Title: As introduced, allows an applicant who has had his or her rights and privileges of citizenship restored after a burglary conviction to receive a handgun carry permit; removes burglary from the definition of a crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, allows an applicant who has had his or her rights and privileges of citizenship restored after a burglary conviction to receive a handgun carry permit; removes burglary from the definition of a crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: As enacted, limits 10-year period that person must wait between exiting a drug or alcohol program or hospital before being eligible for a handgun carry permit to three years if the applicant entered rehab voluntarily; 10-year period still applies to those who enter rehab pursuant to a court order. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, limits 10-year period that person must wait between exiting a drug or alcohol program or hospital before being eligible for a handgun carry permit to three years if the applicant entered rehab voluntarily; 10-year period still applies to those who enter rehab pursuant to a court order. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 270
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: As introduced, allows a purchaser and gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction involving the purchase of more than 1 firearm from the same gun dealer at the same place and same time with only 1 criminal history record check. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, allows a purchaser and gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction involving the purchase of more than 1 firearm from the same gun dealer at the same place and same time with only 1 criminal history record check. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 22, 2014
Title: As enacted, declares that the general assembly occupies the whole field of regulation of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms or ammunition, or combinations thereof, prohibiting local regulation, with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Description: As enacted, declares that the general assembly occupies the whole field of regulation of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms or ammunition, or combinations thereof, prohibiting local regulation, with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 822
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As enacted, changes the timeframe in which a handgun carry permit expires from four years to five years; provides reduced application fee for certain active and discharged service members. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, changes the timeframe in which a handgun carry permit expires from four years to five years; provides reduced application fee for certain active and discharged service members. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 866
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As enacted, clarifies that observation while securing a firearm or firearm ammunition in compliance with provisions concerning a handgun permit holder's ability to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition does not violate such provisions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Description: As enacted, clarifies that observation while securing a firearm or firearm ammunition in compliance with provisions concerning a handgun permit holder's ability to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition does not violate such provisions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 498
Last Action Date: February 25, 2014
Title: As enacted, defines "motor vehicle" for purposes of clarifying the type of vehicle in which a handgun carry permit holder may transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, defines "motor vehicle" for purposes of clarifying the type of vehicle in which a handgun carry permit holder may transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 505
Last Action Date: March 24, 2014
Title: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 14, 2014
Title: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of carrying a firearm in public without a handgun carry permit that the person carrying or possessing a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm and is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of carrying a firearm in public without a handgun carry permit that the person carrying or possessing a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm and is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 870
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As enacted, broadens scope of handgun permit holder's right to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in certain motor vehicle parking lots without criminal liability under Tennessee law, unless expressly prohibited by federal law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313(a).
Description: As enacted, broadens scope of handgun permit holder's right to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in certain motor vehicle parking lots without criminal liability under Tennessee law, unless expressly prohibited by federal law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313(a).
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 768
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As introduced, provides a person, who is terminated or disciplined by an employer for transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in a privately owned motor vehicle on the employer's property, with a civil action for damages and an injunction preventing the employer from carrying out further terminations or punishments. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Description: As introduced, provides a person, who is terminated or disciplined by an employer for transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in a privately owned motor vehicle on the employer's property, with a civil action for damages and an injunction preventing the employer from carrying out further terminations or punishments. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 22, 2014
Title: As enacted, removes the requirement that judges must complete POST training in order to carry a firearm in the discharge of the judge's official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1306.
Description: As enacted, removes the requirement that judges must complete POST training in order to carry a firearm in the discharge of the judge's official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1306.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 663
Last Action Date: April 21, 2014
Title: As introduced, protects the right of a person to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a privately owned vehicle; prevents any owner, lessee or manager of real property from taking adverse action against a person transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition; creates a civil cause of action for damages. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, protects the right of a person to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a privately owned vehicle; prevents any owner, lessee or manager of real property from taking adverse action against a person transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition; creates a civil cause of action for damages. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 19, 2014
Title: As introduced, requires the Tennessee bureau of investigation to submit report to the senate judiciary committee and criminal justice committee of the house of representatives on excess funds from fees collected for background checks performed for gun dealers by January 1 of each year, rather than February 1. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68.
Description: As introduced, requires the Tennessee bureau of investigation to submit report to the senate judiciary committee and criminal justice committee of the house of representatives on excess funds from fees collected for background checks performed for gun dealers by January 1 of each year, rather than February 1. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: January 29, 2014
Title: As introduced, increases penalty for carrying a firearm when otherwise prohibited by law from doing so and removes penalty for carrying a firearm if not prohibited by law from doing so. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, increases penalty for carrying a firearm when otherwise prohibited by law from doing so and removes penalty for carrying a firearm if not prohibited by law from doing so. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 8, 2014
Title: As introduced, precludes health care providers from inquiring about a person's ownership, possession or use of firearms as a condition of receiving health care or refusing to provide health care because the person declined to answer such questions. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Description: As introduced, precludes health care providers from inquiring about a person's ownership, possession or use of firearms as a condition of receiving health care or refusing to provide health care because the person declined to answer such questions. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 19, 2014
Title: As enacted, makes lawful the sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of switchblade knives and knives with a blade length in excess of four inches; increases from $3,000 to $6,000 the maximum fine for possessing a switchblade knife with the intent to employ it during commission of a dangerous felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, makes lawful the sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of switchblade knives and knives with a blade length in excess of four inches; increases from $3,000 to $6,000 the maximum fine for possessing a switchblade knife with the intent to employ it during commission of a dangerous felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 647
Last Action Date: April 14, 2014
Title: As introduced, specifies that the Class C misdemeanor offense of carrying a firearm, knife or club with intent to go armed is committed only if the person carrying the firearm, knife or club is prohibited by law from purchasing, owning or possessing a weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, specifies that the Class C misdemeanor offense of carrying a firearm, knife or club with intent to go armed is committed only if the person carrying the firearm, knife or club is prohibited by law from purchasing, owning or possessing a weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 4, 2014
Title: As introduced, provides that any person honorably discharged from any branch of the United States armed forces, who is on active duty in any branch of the armed forces or who is currently serving in the national guard or armed forces reserve who makes initial application for a handgun carry permit only has to pay that portion of the initial application fee that is necessary to conduct the required criminal history record checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, provides that any person honorably discharged from any branch of the United States armed forces, who is on active duty in any branch of the armed forces or who is currently serving in the national guard or armed forces reserve who makes initial application for a handgun carry permit only has to pay that portion of the initial application fee that is necessary to conduct the required criminal history record checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Failed In s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 19, 2014
Title: As enacted, redefines "industrial machinery" to exempt from sales and use tax machinery utilized in the design and manufacture of firearms equipped with integral devices that permit a user to program the firearm to operate only for specified person designated by the user through computerized locking devices or other means integral and permanently part of the firearm, when the machinery is utilized by a person whose principle business is fabricating or processing tangible personal property for resale. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Description: As enacted, redefines "industrial machinery" to exempt from sales and use tax machinery utilized in the design and manufacture of firearms equipped with integral devices that permit a user to program the firearm to operate only for specified person designated by the user through computerized locking devices or other means integral and permanently part of the firearm, when the machinery is utilized by a person whose principle business is fabricating or processing tangible personal property for resale. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 994
Last Action Date: June 3, 2014
Title: As introduced, reserves the entire field of regulation of arms to the state, rather than federal or local governments; permits local governments to regulate possession of weapons by local government officials in the course of official duties; authorizes civil action for a violation of required preemption. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Description: As introduced, reserves the entire field of regulation of arms to the state, rather than federal or local governments; permits local governments to regulate possession of weapons by local government officials in the course of official duties; authorizes civil action for a violation of required preemption. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 19, 2014
Title: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to limit federal actions in this state; creates an offense to knowingly enforce or attempt to enforce any federal enactment or enforcement action punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony for subsequent offenses; revises other provisions related to violations and liabilities. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Description: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to limit federal actions in this state; creates an offense to knowingly enforce or attempt to enforce any federal enactment or enforcement action punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony for subsequent offenses; revises other provisions related to violations and liabilities. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Last Action: Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
Last Action Date: March 19, 2014
Title: As introduced, gives a handgun permit holder who is injured on or in the property of a business entity that prohibits firearms a civil cause of action against the entity if the proximate cause of the injury was that the firearm ban prevented the person from adequately exercising the right of self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, gives a handgun permit holder who is injured on or in the property of a business entity that prohibits firearms a civil cause of action against the entity if the proximate cause of the injury was that the firearm ban prevented the person from adequately exercising the right of self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Last Action Date: February 4, 2014
Title: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to summer study
Last Action Date: March 26, 2014
Title: As introduced, specifies that all collateral criminal charges involving possession, storage, use or transportation of a firearm be dismissed if there is a determination that a person's use of force was justifiable self-defense, that the charges be expunged and that all administrative hearings resulting from the same use of force be concluded and decided in the person's favor. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1322.
Description: As introduced, specifies that all collateral criminal charges involving possession, storage, use or transportation of a firearm be dismissed if there is a determination that a person's use of force was justifiable self-defense, that the charges be expunged and that all administrative hearings resulting from the same use of force be concluded and decided in the person's favor. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1322.
Last Action: Held on desk.
Last Action Date: April 17, 2014
Title: As introduced, provides, effective September 1, 2014, that only those persons who want to carry a handgun concealed are required to have a handgun permit, and permits conversion of handgun carry permit upon its expiration to a concealed carry permit by regular renewal process. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, provides, effective September 1, 2014, that only those persons who want to carry a handgun concealed are required to have a handgun permit, and permits conversion of handgun carry permit upon its expiration to a concealed carry permit by regular renewal process. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Failed In s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Last Action Date: April 14, 2014
Title: Expresses the will and intention of the senate to resist any effort by the federal government to restrict or abolish rights that are guaranteed to the people by the Second Amendment to the United State Constitution.
Description: Expresses the will and intention of the senate to resist any effort by the federal government to restrict or abolish rights that are guaranteed to the people by the Second Amendment to the United State Constitution.
Last Action: Signed by S. Speaker
Last Action Date: April 5, 2013
Title: As introduced, authorizes administrative law judges to carry firearms subject to training and certification requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes administrative law judges to carry firearms subject to training and certification requirements. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state; allows the allocation of state or local personnel or property to such regulation or enforcement if federal funding is provided. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state; allows the allocation of state or local personnel or property to such regulation or enforcement if federal funding is provided. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: April 9, 2013
Title: As introduced, limits to 15 the number of handgun carry permit records that can be reproduced in a single day; authorizes receipt of compilation of handgun carry permit records if such compilation will not be published. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, limits to 15 the number of handgun carry permit records that can be reproduced in a single day; authorizes receipt of compilation of handgun carry permit records if such compilation will not be published. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: April 17, 2014
Title: As introduced, allows certain persons employed by a local education agency as a faculty or staff member at a K-12 school to possess and carry a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, allows certain persons employed by a local education agency as a faculty or staff member at a K-12 school to possess and carry a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: April 17, 2014
Title: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: April 9, 2013
Title: As enacted, makes confidential and not open for public inspection all information contained in and pertaining to a handgun carry permit application or renewal application and the status of a handgun carry permit; creates exceptions to such confidentiality. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, makes confidential and not open for public inspection all information contained in and pertaining to a handgun carry permit application or renewal application and the status of a handgun carry permit; creates exceptions to such confidentiality. - Amends TCA Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 284
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: As enacted, allows person with a valid handgun carry permit to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's privately-owned motor vehicle in public or private parking areas under certain conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, allows person with a valid handgun carry permit to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in the permit holder's privately-owned motor vehicle in public or private parking areas under certain conditions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 16
Last Action Date: March 20, 2013
Title: As introduced, allows certain persons employed by a state institution of higher education as a faculty or staff member to possess and carry a handgun at the state institution of higher education in which such person is employed and while such person is performing duties within the scope of such person's employment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, allows certain persons employed by a state institution of higher education as a faculty or staff member to possess and carry a handgun at the state institution of higher education in which such person is employed and while such person is performing duties within the scope of such person's employment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: April 17, 2014
Title: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to address federal actions in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Description: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to address federal actions in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Last Action: Failed in S Jud. Comm. ayes 4, nays 4, PNV 0
Last Action Date: February 27, 2013
Title: As introduced, authorizes persons with a valid handgun carry permit to carry weapons in certain public recreational areas. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes persons with a valid handgun carry permit to carry weapons in certain public recreational areas. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. Comm.
Last Action Date: March 20, 2013
Title: As introduced, enhances the crime of the unlawful sale, loan or gift of a firearm or switchblade knife from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony if the recipient of the firearm or switchblade knife is a minor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, enhances the crime of the unlawful sale, loan or gift of a firearm or switchblade knife from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony if the recipient of the firearm or switchblade knife is a minor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: February 4, 2013
Title: As introduced, requires district-wide school safety plans to include requirement that at least one school resource officer or similarly trained staff member be present at each school during school hours; states that any similarly trained staff member shall be subject to the same training requirements as school resource officers and permitted to carry firearms on school grounds. - Amends TCA Section 8-36-205 and Title 49.
Description: As introduced, requires district-wide school safety plans to include requirement that at least one school resource officer or similarly trained staff member be present at each school during school hours; states that any similarly trained staff member shall be subject to the same training requirements as school resource officers and permitted to carry firearms on school grounds. - Amends TCA Section 8-36-205 and Title 49.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Ed. Comm.
Last Action Date: March 27, 2013
Title: As introduced, allows certain employees of K-12 and pre-K public schools to carry certain firearms on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As introduced, allows certain employees of K-12 and pre-K public schools to carry certain firearms on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Ed. Comm.
Last Action Date: April 3, 2013
Title: As introduced, makes handgun permit law consistent with firearm purchase law by deleting burglary from list of offenses that prohibit a person from being eligible for a handgun carry permit even if the person's full rights of citizenship have been restored by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, makes handgun permit law consistent with firearm purchase law by deleting burglary from list of offenses that prohibit a person from being eligible for a handgun carry permit even if the person's full rights of citizenship have been restored by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: April 9, 2013
Title: As introduced, provides that a person who has completed basic training in any branch of the armed services is exempt from the classroom and range requirements to obtain handgun permit and honorably discharged veteran or active duty military, national guard or reserve member only has to pay the $115 permit application fee that is directly used for the criminal history background checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, provides that a person who has completed basic training in any branch of the armed services is exempt from the classroom and range requirements to obtain handgun permit and honorably discharged veteran or active duty military, national guard or reserve member only has to pay the $115 permit application fee that is directly used for the criminal history background checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: April 9, 2013
Title: As enacted, enacts the "School Security Act of 2013." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Description: As enacted, enacts the "School Security Act of 2013." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 358
Last Action Date: May 22, 2013
Title: As introduced, enacts the "High Performing School Districts Flexibility Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
Description: As introduced, enacts the "High Performing School Districts Flexibility Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.
Last Action: P2C, ref. to S. Ed. Comm.
Last Action Date: February 6, 2013
Title: As enacted, limits 10-year period that person must wait between exiting a drug or alcohol program or hospital before being eligible for a handgun carry permit to three years if the applicant entered rehab voluntarily; 10-year period still applies to those who enter rehab pursuant to a court order. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As enacted, limits 10-year period that person must wait between exiting a drug or alcohol program or hospital before being eligible for a handgun carry permit to three years if the applicant entered rehab voluntarily; 10-year period still applies to those who enter rehab pursuant to a court order. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 270
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits certain employers from conducting certain searches for firearms in parking lots and enforcing certain policies unless certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 50.
Description: As introduced, prohibits certain employers from conducting certain searches for firearms in parking lots and enforcing certain policies unless certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 50.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: April 17, 2014
Title: As introduced, creates a criminal offense for persons who allow minors to have access to loaded firearms with an enhanced penalty if injury or death results; requires firearms dealers to post notice of safe storage requirements; creates a sentencing enhancement factor for adult defendants who involve children under the age of 13 in the commission of an offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, creates a criminal offense for persons who allow minors to have access to loaded firearms with an enhanced penalty if injury or death results; requires firearms dealers to post notice of safe storage requirements; creates a sentencing enhancement factor for adult defendants who involve children under the age of 13 in the commission of an offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: February 6, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds, personnel or property to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation, or any treaty signed by the United States, that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds, personnel or property to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation, or any treaty signed by the United States, that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action: Notice to Recall from Comm. Filed
Last Action Date: April 17, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Description: As introduced, prohibits the enforcement and prosecution of certain federal law implemented or executed on or after January 1, 2013, concerning certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49 and Title 62.
Last Action: P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: February 6, 2013
Title: As introduced, declares that citizens of Tennessee are free to exercise the right to bear arms and any executive order seeking to restrict that right will not be recognized or enforced. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, declares that citizens of Tennessee are free to exercise the right to bear arms and any executive order seeking to restrict that right will not be recognized or enforced. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. Comm
Last Action Date: March 21, 2013
Title: As introduced, authorizes issuance of lifetime handgun permits to service disabled veterans who otherwise qualify for issuance of a permit, subject to providing documentation and payment of a $200 fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, authorizes issuance of lifetime handgun permits to service disabled veterans who otherwise qualify for issuance of a permit, subject to providing documentation and payment of a $200 fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Action Def. in S. FW&M Comm. to 3/26/2013
Last Action Date: March 12, 2013
Title: As enacted, specifies that it is the intent of the general assembly that the general law regarding weapons is preemptive with respect to the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives and that no city, county, or metropolitan government may occupy any part of the field of regulation of the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, specifies that it is the intent of the general assembly that the general law regarding weapons is preemptive with respect to the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives and that no city, county, or metropolitan government may occupy any part of the field of regulation of the transfer, ownership, possession or transportation of knives. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 418
Last Action Date: May 22, 2013
Title: As introduced, declares that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Description: As introduced, declares that any person convicted for the unlawful sale, gift or loan of a firearm to a minor or intoxicated person be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; requires the person serve all the time sentenced without parole. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Last Action: Placed on S. FW&M Comm. cal. for 4/18/2013
Last Action Date: April 18, 2013
Title: As introduced, revises the offense of displaying an imitation firearm in a public place by requiring that the display was in a way that would cause a reasonable person to fear "serious bodily injury" to themselves or another instead of "bodily injury"; increases violation from Class B to Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, revises the offense of displaying an imitation firearm in a public place by requiring that the display was in a way that would cause a reasonable person to fear "serious bodily injury" to themselves or another instead of "bodily injury"; increases violation from Class B to Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. Comm.
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
Title: As introduced, prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant's lawful ownership of a firearm; prohibits an employer from conditioning employment on lawful ownership of firearm; confers immunity on businesses when permit holders store firearms in vehicle on business parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Description: As introduced, prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant's lawful ownership of a firearm; prohibits an employer from conditioning employment on lawful ownership of firearm; confers immunity on businesses when permit holders store firearms in vehicle on business parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: April 17, 2014
Title: As introduced, makes lawful the sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of switchblade knives and knives with a blade length in excess of 4" - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, makes lawful the sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of switchblade knives and knives with a blade length in excess of 4" - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 22, 2014
Title: As introduced, extends the expiration date of a handgun carry permit from 4 to 5 years, permits the commissioner of safety to stagger initial January 1, 2016 renewal so that the 5 year expiration will occur on the permit holder's birthday and at same time as the person's driver license. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, extends the expiration date of a handgun carry permit from 4 to 5 years, permits the commissioner of safety to stagger initial January 1, 2016 renewal so that the 5 year expiration will occur on the permit holder's birthday and at same time as the person's driver license. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: As introduced, defines "privately owned motor vehicle" for purposes of the type of vehicle in which a handgun carry permit holder may transport and store a firearm or ammunition in a parking lot - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, defines "privately owned motor vehicle" for purposes of the type of vehicle in which a handgun carry permit holder may transport and store a firearm or ammunition in a parking lot - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: As introduced, excludes "incidental exposure" from the definition of "ordinary observation" for purposes of lawfully storing and transporting a firearm or firearm ammunition in a parking lot - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, excludes "incidental exposure" from the definition of "ordinary observation" for purposes of lawfully storing and transporting a firearm or firearm ammunition in a parking lot - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: As introduced, broadens scope of handgun permit holder's right to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in certain motor vehicle parking lots without criminal liability under Tennessee law to include parking lots in which firearms are expressly prohibited by federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, broadens scope of handgun permit holder's right to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in certain motor vehicle parking lots without criminal liability under Tennessee law to include parking lots in which firearms are expressly prohibited by federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Last Action Date: February 20, 2014
Title: As introduced, enacts a state interposition act that permits resistance and punishes interference with interposition with respect to any attempt of the federal government to regulate the sale, purchase, trading or gifting of firearms within the state. - Amends amend TCA.
Description: As introduced, enacts a state interposition act that permits resistance and punishes interference with interposition with respect to any attempt of the federal government to regulate the sale, purchase, trading or gifting of firearms within the state. - Amends amend TCA.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. comm
Last Action Date: February 11, 2014
Title: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to limit federal actions in this state; creates an offense to knowingly enforce or attempt to enforce any federal enactment or enforcement action punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony for subsequent offenses; revises other provisions related to violations and liabilities. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Description: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to limit federal actions in this state; creates an offense to knowingly enforce or attempt to enforce any federal enactment or enforcement action punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony for subsequent offenses; revises other provisions related to violations and liabilities. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Last Action: Failed In S. Jud Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 4 PNV 1
Last Action Date: March 18, 2014
Title: As enacted, declares that the general assembly occupies the whole field of regulation of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms or ammunition, or combinations thereof, prohibiting local regulation, with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Description: As enacted, declares that the general assembly occupies the whole field of regulation of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms or ammunition, or combinations thereof, prohibiting local regulation, with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 822
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As enacted, changes the timeframe in which a handgun carry permit expires from four years to five years; provides reduced application fee for certain active and discharged service members. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, changes the timeframe in which a handgun carry permit expires from four years to five years; provides reduced application fee for certain active and discharged service members. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 866
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As enacted, clarifies that observation while securing a firearm or firearm ammunition in compliance with provisions concerning a handgun permit holder's ability to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition does not violate such provisions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Description: As enacted, clarifies that observation while securing a firearm or firearm ammunition in compliance with provisions concerning a handgun permit holder's ability to transport or store a firearm or firearm ammunition does not violate such provisions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 498
Last Action Date: February 25, 2014
Title: As enacted, defines "motor vehicle" for purposes of clarifying the type of vehicle in which a handgun carry permit holder may transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, defines "motor vehicle" for purposes of clarifying the type of vehicle in which a handgun carry permit holder may transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a parking lot. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 505
Last Action Date: March 24, 2014
Title: As introduced, specifies that all collateral criminal charges involving possession, storage, use or transportation of a firearm be dismissed if there is a determination that a person's use of force was justifiable self-defense, that the charges be expunged and that all administrative hearings resulting from the same use of force be concluded and decided in the person's favor. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1322.
Description: As introduced, specifies that all collateral criminal charges involving possession, storage, use or transportation of a firearm be dismissed if there is a determination that a person's use of force was justifiable self-defense, that the charges be expunged and that all administrative hearings resulting from the same use of force be concluded and decided in the person's favor. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1322.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: April 2, 2014
Title: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Last Action Date: April 2, 2014
Title: As introduced, protects the right of a person to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a privately owned vehicle; prevents any owner, lessee or manager of real property from taking adverse action against a person transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition; creates a civil cause of action for damages. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Description: As introduced, protects the right of a person to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in a privately owned vehicle; prevents any owner, lessee or manager of real property from taking adverse action against a person transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition; creates a civil cause of action for damages. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.
Last Action: Failed In S. Jud Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 5 PNV 0
Last Action Date: March 18, 2014
Title: As introduced, reserves the entire field of regulation of arms to the state, rather than federal or local governments; permits local governments to regulate possession of weapons by local government officials in the course of official duties; authorizes civil action for a violation of required preemption. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Description: As introduced, reserves the entire field of regulation of arms to the state, rather than federal or local governments; permits local governments to regulate possession of weapons by local government officials in the course of official duties; authorizes civil action for a violation of required preemption. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.
Last Action: P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: January 23, 2014
Title: As enacted, makes lawful the sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of switchblade knives and knives with a blade length in excess of four inches; increases from $3,000 to $6,000 the maximum fine for possessing a switchblade knife with the intent to employ it during commission of a dangerous felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, makes lawful the sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of switchblade knives and knives with a blade length in excess of four inches; increases from $3,000 to $6,000 the maximum fine for possessing a switchblade knife with the intent to employ it during commission of a dangerous felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 647
Last Action Date: April 14, 2014
Title: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of carrying a firearm in public without a handgun carry permit that the person carrying or possessing a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm and is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of carrying a firearm in public without a handgun carry permit that the person carrying or possessing a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm and is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 870
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As introduced, gives a handgun permit holder who is injured on or in the property of a business entity that prohibits firearms a civil cause of action against the entity if the proximate cause of the injury was that the firearm ban prevented the person from adequately exercising the right of self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, gives a handgun permit holder who is injured on or in the property of a business entity that prohibits firearms a civil cause of action against the entity if the proximate cause of the injury was that the firearm ban prevented the person from adequately exercising the right of self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: March 18, 2014
Title: As introduced, requires the Tennessee bureau of investigation to submit report to the senate judiciary committee and criminal justice committee of the house of representatives on excess funds from fees collected for background checks performed for gun dealers by January 1 of each year, rather than February 1. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68.
Description: As introduced, requires the Tennessee bureau of investigation to submit report to the senate judiciary committee and criminal justice committee of the house of representatives on excess funds from fees collected for background checks performed for gun dealers by January 1 of each year, rather than February 1. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 68.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: April 17, 2014
Title: As enacted, removes the requirement that judges must complete POST training in order to carry a firearm in the discharge of the judge's official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1306.
Description: As enacted, removes the requirement that judges must complete POST training in order to carry a firearm in the discharge of the judge's official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1306.
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 663
Last Action Date: April 21, 2014
Title: As introduced, precludes health care providers from inquiring about a person's ownership, possession or use of firearms as a condition of receiving health care or refusing to provide health care because the person declined to answer such questions. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Description: As introduced, precludes health care providers from inquiring about a person's ownership, possession or use of firearms as a condition of receiving health care or refusing to provide health care because the person declined to answer such questions. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. H&W Comm.
Last Action Date: March 17, 2014
Title: As introduced, increases penalty for carrying a firearm when otherwise prohibited by law from doing so and removes penalty for carrying a firearm if not prohibited by law from doing so. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, increases penalty for carrying a firearm when otherwise prohibited by law from doing so and removes penalty for carrying a firearm if not prohibited by law from doing so. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Last Action Date: April 2, 2014
Title: As enacted, broadens scope of handgun permit holder's right to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in certain motor vehicle parking lots without criminal liability under Tennessee law, unless expressly prohibited by federal law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313(a).
Description: As enacted, broadens scope of handgun permit holder's right to transport and store a firearm or firearm ammunition in certain motor vehicle parking lots without criminal liability under Tennessee law, unless expressly prohibited by federal law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1313(a).
Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 768
Last Action Date: May 16, 2014
Title: As introduced, provides that any person honorably discharged from any branch of the United States armed forces, who is on active duty in any branch of the armed forces or who is currently serving in the national guard or armed forces reserve who makes initial application for a handgun carry permit only has to pay that portion of the initial application fee that is necessary to conduct the required criminal history record checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, provides that any person honorably discharged from any branch of the United States armed forces, who is on active duty in any branch of the armed forces or who is currently serving in the national guard or armed forces reserve who makes initial application for a handgun carry permit only has to pay that portion of the initial application fee that is necessary to conduct the required criminal history record checks. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Re-ref. to S. Cal. Comm.
Last Action Date: March 24, 2014
Title: As enacted, redefines "industrial machinery" to exempt from sales and use tax machinery utilized in the design and manufacture of firearms equipped with integral devices that permit a user to program the firearm to operate only for specified person designated by the user through computerized locking devices or other means integral and permanently part of the firearm, when the machinery is utilized by a person whose principle business is fabricating or processing tangible personal property for resale. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Description: As enacted, redefines "industrial machinery" to exempt from sales and use tax machinery utilized in the design and manufacture of firearms equipped with integral devices that permit a user to program the firearm to operate only for specified person designated by the user through computerized locking devices or other means integral and permanently part of the firearm, when the machinery is utilized by a person whose principle business is fabricating or processing tangible personal property for resale. - Amends TCA Title 67.
Last Action: Pub. Ch. 994
Last Action Date: June 3, 2014
Title: As introduced, enacts a state interposition act that permits resistance and punishes interference with interposition with respect to any attempt of the federal government to regulate the sale, purchase, trade or gift of firearms within the state.
Description: As introduced, enacts a state interposition act that permits resistance and punishes interference with interposition with respect to any attempt of the federal government to regulate the sale, purchase, trade or gift of firearms within the state.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. comm
Last Action Date: February 11, 2014
Title: As introduced, requires the department of safety to promulgate any handgun carry permit reciprocity agreements as rules. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Description: As introduced, requires the department of safety to promulgate any handgun carry permit reciprocity agreements as rules. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. Comm
Last Action Date: March 12, 2014
Title: As introduced, creates the Tennessee gun transfer task force to develop and implement a state plan for the establishment of psychological background checks for gun transfers. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, creates the Tennessee gun transfer task force to develop and implement a state plan for the establishment of psychological background checks for gun transfers. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Jud. Comm
Last Action Date: March 12, 2014
Title: As introduced, provides, effective September 1, 2014, that only those persons who want to carry a handgun concealed are required to have a handgun permit, and permits conversion of handgun carry permit upon its expiration to a concealed carry permit by regular renewal process. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, provides, effective September 1, 2014, that only those persons who want to carry a handgun concealed are required to have a handgun permit, and permits conversion of handgun carry permit upon its expiration to a concealed carry permit by regular renewal process. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Last Action Date: April 9, 2014
Title: As introduced, provides, effective September 1, 2014, that only those persons who want to carry a handgun concealed are required to have a handgun permit and permits conversion of handgun carry permit upon its expiration to a concealed carry permit by regular renewal process. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Description: As introduced, provides, effective September 1, 2014, that only those persons who want to carry a handgun concealed are required to have a handgun permit and permits conversion of handgun carry permit upon its expiration to a concealed carry permit by regular renewal process. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
Last Action: Withdrawn.
Last Action Date: February 12, 2014
Title: As introduced, specifies that the Class C misdemeanor offense of carrying a firearm, knife or club with intent to go armed is committed only if the person carrying the firearm, knife or club is prohibited by law from purchasing, owning or possessing a weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Description: As introduced, specifies that the Class C misdemeanor offense of carrying a firearm, knife or club with intent to go armed is committed only if the person carrying the firearm, knife or club is prohibited by law from purchasing, owning or possessing a weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Last Action: Ref. to S. Delayed Bills Comm.
Last Action Date: February 13, 2014
