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HB0852

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50 and Title 70, relative to weapons.

Introduced·2/4/25

Extends the waiting period for handgun purchases in Tennessee from 30 to 60 days.

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated to extend the waiting period for handgun purchases from 30 to 60 days. This change applies to the specified section of Title 39. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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History

Apr 7

House

Reset on Final cal. 4 of Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Apr 1

House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 4/7/2026

Mar 25

House

Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 4/1/2026