Summary

Status

HR0139 

Urges Congress to revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.

2016-01-19 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HJR0231 

Designates the Barrett Model M82/M107 as the official rifle of the State of Tennessee.

2016-01-12 / Engrossed
Received from House, refer to Senate State & Local Government

HB0750 

As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; sets the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions at $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Placed on s/c cal State Government Subcommittee for 1/27/2016

HB1409 

As introduced, prohibits a handgun carry permit holder from carrying a firearm when entering a public park or an event occurring at the park if a ticket or pass is required for entry and the park is owned or operated by a county or municipality, an instrumentality, or a company contracting with the government to conduct the event; prohibits firearms in arenas, stadiums, and structures where a professional sports team plays, practices, or trains. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-12 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1424 

As introduced, reduces the fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit from $500 to $200. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-13 / Introduced
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

HB1456 

As introduced, creates Class E felony of attaching a weapon to an unmanned aircraft; defines weapon. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 9.

2016-01-14 / Introduced
Withdrawn.

HB1458 

As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, and specifies that each person endangered by the conduct constitutes a separate offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

2016-01-13 / Introduced
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

HB1513 

As introduced, authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to retain service weapon upon retirement and approval by 2/3 vote of county legislative body. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8, Part 2.

2016-01-19 / Introduced
Assigned to s/c Local Government Subcommittee

HB1532 

As introduced, allows the Tennessee POST commission to deny a retired law enforcement officer's application to carry as a law enforcement officer if the retired officer is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm, or obtaining a handgun carry permit, or if the retired officer has been convicted of driving under the influence within a certain amount of time from application. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Sponsor(s) Added.

HB1563 

As introduced, clarifies that deadly force may be used by nuclear security officers at nuclear power reactor facilities and not just category I nuclear facilities. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.

2016-01-19 / Introduced
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

HB1565 

As introduced, permits the use of certain defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon by a person with a prior conviction for a felony involving the use of force, violence, deadly weapon, or drugs and whose rights of citizenship have been restored. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1308.

2016-01-19 / Introduced
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

HB1641 

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 five years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

HB1644 

As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either permits or prohibits a person who has a handgun carry permit from carrying on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

HB1736 

As introduced, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or used by the employing college or university if the employee has a valid Tennessee handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1748 

Constitutional Carry with an optional permit. Effects this by amending TCA 39-17-1307 to add a new exception for permitless carry while retaining the option to obtain a handgun permit.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Sponsor(s) Added.

HB1749 

As introduced, waives the application and processing fee required with a lifetime handgun carry permit application for retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who retired in good standing as certified by the chief enforcement officer from the organization from which the applicant retired. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1750 

As introduced, clarifies that a sheriff or a deputy sheriff is permitted to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1751 

As introduced, permits each LEA and each school board for private schools to determine whether someone with a Tennessee-issued handgun carry permit may carry a handgun while on the property of the public or private school and while traveling on school functions with students. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1752 

As introduced, requires public criminal records to be automatically expunged after two years from date of entry of any dismissal, nolle prosequi, or no true bill if not previously expunged upon court order or petition; establishes certain procedures for expunction without cost when charge is dismissed or nolle prosequi is entered. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1788 

As introduced, changes the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit to vary based on the person's age at the time of application and whether the person is a current handgun carry permit holder. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1887 

As introduced, clarifies, in a manner consistent with federal law, that "antique firearm" is not included in the definition of "firearm" under state law; defines "antique firearm" consistent with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1929 

As introduced, extends immunity from civil liability to national guard members who are authorized by the military department to carry a personally owned handgun while in uniform and who use that handgun in self-defense or defense of others. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1963 

As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; defines the effect of an expunction order; sets the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions at $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1964 

As introduced, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB1967 

As introduced, prohibits a person who has been convicted of certain state or federal criminal offenses from owning a business that sells firearms or firearm ammunition at retail or possessing any ownership interest in such a firearms business. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB2023 

As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons who are listed on the federal terrorist watchlist. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB2026 

As introduced, includes certain persons convicted of a Class D felony for theft of property or services, if the value of the property or services obtained is $1,000 or more but less than $10,000 as an offense that may be expunged from a person’s public record. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB2031 

As introduced, permits a person to petition the court for the expunction of multiple convictions provided all the offenses are currently eligible for expunction, the petitioner has completed all requirements of each sentence, and five years have elapsed since the most recent offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB2033 

As introduced, establishes that if a person or entity posts to prohibit the possession of firearms on the property, the posting entity, for purposes of liability, assumes custodial responsibility for the safety and defense of any handgun carry permit holder harmed while on the posted property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB2058 

As introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Intro., P1C.

HB2072 

As introduced, authorizes community corrections officers who hold a valid Tennessee handgun permit to carry a handgun while in the course of employment and engaged in the actual discharge of official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2131 

As introduced, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student as a result of such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2146 

As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including permitting a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2193 

As introduced, requires all court records be expunged within 60 days and the restoration of a person's status if a case is dismissed or an informal adjustment without adjudication is granted; allows a person adjudicated unruly to petition the juvenile court for expunction. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-153.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2208 

As introduced, requires the TBI to report to the general assembly by March 1 annually the number of Tennessee handgun carry permit holders who are also on the no-fly list maintained by the FBI. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2222 

As introduced, prohibits a person with a handgun permit from Virginia or any other state that refuses to allow Tennessee handgun carry permit holders to lawfully carry handguns in that state to lawfully carry in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2241 

As introduced, requires the department of safety to reduce the initial application fee for a handgun carry permit by 25 percent for applicant who has relocated from Virginia to Tennessee within two years of applying for the permit. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2309 

As introduced, punishes as Class C misdemeanor or Class E felony reckless endangerment the discharge of a firearm without lawful authority at a public gathering or event at which 25 or more people are present. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2346 

As introduced, confers civil immunity on a member of national guard who has a handgun carry permit, is authorized by the military to carry a personal handgun, and uses the handgun in justifiable self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2359 

As introduced, creates a study committee within the general assembly to study uvenile use of firearms in criminal activity. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2365 

As introduced, requires that when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer, the transaction must be completed through a licensed gun dealer and the dealer must perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2366 

As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of advertising a firearm for sale if the seller intends to sell the firearm or does sell the firearm without conducting a background check on the buyer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2389 

As introduced, 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.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2393 

As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer who is carrying a firearm on school grounds when not engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's official duties to give notice that the officer is carrying the weapon not only to the principal or an appropriate person in the principal's office but also to the assistant principal. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2405 

As introduced, reduces permit fee to $100 by removing the $15 fingerprint criminal history data base fee. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2425 

As introduced, permits a resident of Tennessee 18 years of age or older who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law to apply for and receive a handgun carry permit - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2428 

As introduced, enacts the "Forfeiture Act," which creates a new process for civil forfeiture actions. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53 and Title 55.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2452 

As introduced, requires a licensed firearm dealer who sells firearms to the public at retail to post signs by January 1, 2017, that are visible at the point of sale informing purchasers of firearms of the proper method to safely store firearms using language created by the department of safety by October 1, 2016; makes the knowing failure to post the signs by the licensed dealer a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2478 

As introduced, prohibits the closure of any full service driver license station that is operational as of January 1, 2016, if the closure removes from the county seat any essential services more than 30 miles to the next driver license station. - Amends TCA Title 55.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2509 

As introduced, prohibits an administrator, professor, or employee of a public institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits taking adverse disciplinary or employment action against a student or employee of the institution for information on firearm ownership that is voluntarily given. - Amends TCA Title 49.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2532 

As introduced, requires that a juvenile court proceeding involving allegations that the juvenile was illegally in possession of a firearm be given priority in scheduling and be heard by the court as soon as is practicable. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 40.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2546 

As introduced, authorizes the issuance of gun violence restraining orders. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2575 

As introduced, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2580 

As introduced, establishes the offense of theft of a firearm, which is graded as one classification higher than the value of the firearm under the grading of theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

HB2596 

As introduced, requires TBI to consult with the department of safety and the FBI to determine whether any handgun carry permit holders are on the federally maintained no fly list and report the number of permit holders on the list to the general assembly prior to January 15 each year. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for intro.

SR0077 

Urges State of New York to use common sense and sound judgement in disposition of pending gun charges against Chris Burtner.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Withdrawn.

SJR0391 

Urges the President, Congress, and the Secretary of Defense to review and revise law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members on military installations.

2016-01-13 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

SB1432 

As introduced, prohibits a handgun carry permit holder from carrying a firearm when entering a public park or an event occurring at the park if a ticket or pass is required for entry and the park is owned or operated by a county or municipality, an instrumentality, or a company contracting with the government to conduct the event; prohibits firearms in arenas, stadiums, and structures where a professional sports team plays, practices, or trains. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-13 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1477 

As introduced, reduces the fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit from $500 to $200. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-13 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1483 

Constitutional Carry with an optional permit. Effects this by amending TCA 39-17-1307 to add a new exception for permitless carry while retaining the option to obtain a handgun permit.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Sponsor(s) Added.

SB1490 

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 five years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-13 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1559 

As introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of a private K-12 school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun carry policy that either permits or prohibits a person who has a handgun carry permit from carrying on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12 school or private university. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.

2016-01-13 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1613 

As introduced, permits the use of certain defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon by a person with a prior conviction for a felony involving the use of force, violence, deadly weapon, or drugs and whose rights of citizenship have been restored. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1308.

2016-01-20 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1627 

As introduced, clarifies that deadly force may be used by nuclear security officers at nuclear power reactor facilities and not just category I nuclear facilities. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1658 

As introduced, authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to retain service weapon upon retirement and approval by 2/3 vote of county legislative body. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8, Part 2.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1665 

As introduced, waives the application and processing fee required with a lifetime handgun carry permit application for retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who retired in good standing as certified by the chief enforcement officer from the organization from which the applicant retired. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1667 

As introduced, clarifies that a sheriff or a deputy sheriff is permitted to carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1669 

As introduced, confers civil immunity on a member of national guard who has a handgun carry permit, is authorized by the military to carry a personal handgun, and uses the handgun in justifiable self-defense. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1702 

As introduced, prohibits a person with a handgun permit from Virginia or any other state that refuses to allow Tennessee handgun carry permit holders to lawfully carry handguns in that state to lawfully carry in this state. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1714 

As introduced, permits a person to petition the court for the expunction of multiple convictions provided all the offenses are currently eligible for expunction, the petitioner has completed all requirements of each sentence, and five years have elapsed since the most recent offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1736 

As introduced, establishes that if a person or entity posts to prohibit the possession of firearms on the property, the posting entity, for purposes of liability, assumes custodial responsibility for the safety and defense of any handgun carry permit holder harmed while on the posted property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1760 

As introduced, extends immunity from civil liability to national guard members who are authorized by the military department to carry a personally owned handgun while in uniform and who use that handgun in self-defense or defense of others. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1804 

As introduced, clarifies, in a manner consistent with federal law, that "antique firearm" is not included in the definition of "firearm" under state law; defines "antique firearm" consistent with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB1855 

As introduced, establishes the offense of theft of a firearm, which is graded as one classification higher than the value of the firearm under the grading of theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1859 

As introduced, includes certain persons convicted of a Class D felony for theft of property or services, if the value of the property or services obtained is $1,000 or more but less than $10,000 as an offense that may be expunged from a person’s public record. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1878 

As introduced, allows a law enforcement officer who is carrying a firearm on school grounds when not engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's official duties to give notice that the officer is carrying the weapon not only to the principal or an appropriate person in the principal's office but also to the assistant principal. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1889 

As introduced, authorizes community corrections officers who hold a valid Tennessee handgun permit to carry a handgun while in the course of employment and engaged in the actual discharge of official duties. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1896 

As introduced, requires public criminal records to be automatically expunged after two years from date of entry of any dismissal, nolle prosequi, or no true bill if not previously expunged upon court order or petition; establishes certain procedures for expunction without cost when charge is dismissed or nolle prosequi is entered. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1920 

As introduced, prohibits the closure of any full service driver license station that is operational as of January 1, 2016, if the closure removes from the county seat any essential services more than 30 miles to the next driver license station. - Amends TCA Title 55.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1921 

As introduced, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38, Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1963 

This bill blindly imposes a prohibited person status on any individual added to the federal watch list. However, individuals have almost no way to know or challenge whether they are on the federal list or why.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB1991 

As introduced, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any adverse action against an employee or student as a result of such person's lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 1.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

SB2035 

As introduced, authorizes the issuance of gun violence restraining orders. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2036 

As introduced, prohibits a person who has been convicted of certain state or federal criminal offenses from owning a business that sells firearms or firearm ammunition at retail or possessing any ownership interest in such a firearms business. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2038 

As introduced, requires the TBI to report to the general assembly by March 1 annually the number of Tennessee handgun carry permit holders who are also on the no-fly list maintained by the FBI. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2139 

As introduced, requires that a juvenile court proceeding involving allegations that the juvenile was illegally in possession of a firearm be given priority in scheduling and be heard by the court as soon as is practicable. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 40.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2156 

As introduced, requires that certain public records be destroyed when certain orders of expunction are granted; defines the effect of an expunction order; sets the filing fee for the expunction of multiple convictions at $350. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 10 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2193 

As introduced, changes the application fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit to vary based on the person's age at the time of application and whether the person is a current handgun carry permit holder. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2238 

As introduced, permits a resident of Tennessee 18 years of age or older who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law to apply for and receive a handgun carry permit - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2249 

As introduced, permits each LEA and each school board for private schools to determine whether someone with a Tennessee-issued handgun carry permit may carry a handgun while on the property of the public or private school and while traveling on school functions with students. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2272 

As introduced, enacts the "Forfeiture Act," which creates a new process for civil forfeiture actions. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53 and Title 55.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2273 

As introduced, amends various firearms provisions, including permitting a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2278 

As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, and specifies that each person endangered by the conduct constitutes a separate offense. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2294 

As introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2310 

As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor of advertising a firearm for sale if the seller intends to sell the firearm or does sell the firearm without conducting a background check on the buyer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2311 

As introduced, requires that when neither the seller nor purchaser of a firearm is a licensed gun dealer, the transaction must be completed through a licensed gun dealer and the dealer must perform the same background check required for purchases from licensed gun dealers. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2376 

As introduced, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or universities to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or used by the employing college or university if the employee has a valid Tennessee handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2421 

As introduced, requires a licensed firearm dealer who sells firearms to the public at retail to post signs by January 1, 2017, that are visible at the point of sale informing purchasers of firearms of the proper method to safely store firearms using language created by the department of safety by October 1, 2016; makes the knowing failure to post the signs by the licensed dealer a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1316.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2493 

As introduced, prohibits an administrator, professor, or employee of a public institution of higher education from requiring a student or employee to provide information on firearm ownership; prohibits taking adverse disciplinary or employment action against a student or employee of the institution for information on firearm ownership that is voluntarily given. - Amends TCA Title 49.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction

SB2585 

As introduced, requires all court records be expunged within 60 days and the restoration of a person's status if a case is dismissed or an informal adjustment without adjudication is granted; allows a person adjudicated unruly to petition the juvenile court for expunction. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-153.

2016-01-21 / Introduced
Filed for introduction