Subject: TFA: Legislative Report and Calendar for January 21 - new bills and calendars

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January 21, 2022

Legislative Update and Calendar for January 21, 2022 plus additional topics
Legislative notes

There are a few new bills filed this week that are of interest. 

SB1773 / HB 1830 was filed by two Democrats seeking to require government agencies to develop programs to reduce gun violence in communities. The bill has a very broad caption and potentially could be used as a caption to do something very different.

SB1816 was filed by Democrat Sen. Heidi Campbell to impose further standards and requirements on the disposition of firearms in the possession of those convicted of domestic violence.  The legislation would create a de facto government record of firearms owned by some civilians.

HB1735 was filed by Rep. Chris Todd.  It would lower the age limit to 18 for those seeking to carry a handgun without a permit.  However, it would retain material "perks" for those 18-20 year olds who are in or honorably released from the military from other 18-20 year olds and thus may give rise to equal protection concerns.

HB1738 was filed by Rep. Mike Sparks.  It would extend the sales tax holiday on gun safes for 1 more year.

HB 1769 was filed by Rep. Bruce Griffey.  This bill, which was reported in the media as the "Kyle [Rittenhouse] law" would provide a means for someone acquitted on criminal charges because of self-defense to potentially recover their attorney's fees or costs from the state.

HB1898 was filed by Rep. Rusty Grills.  This bill would transform Tennessee's handgun permit to a "firearms" permit. 

Chapter Notes

TFA is wanting to update the status on chapters which are actively meeting (meeting nights, locations, etc.)  If you are a chapter leader or would like to start a new chapter in your area, please contact johnharris@tennesseefirearms.com


TFALAC Event

Finally, the TFALAC (TFA’s political action committee) has set its annual BBQ lunch and auction for Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Farm Bureau Expo Center in Wilson county, Tennessee. Please sign up as sponsors, vendors or purchase your tables and tickets.


John Harris
Executive Director
johnharris@tennesseefirearms.com


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