HB0985

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.

Introduced·2/5/25

Amends Tennessee law to modify restrictions on firearms in certain facilities and properties.

This bill amends Tennessee law to modify restrictions on firearms in certain facilities and properties. It exempts specific facilities, such as those licensed under certain titles, buildings containing law enforcement agencies, libraries, and facilities administering a Head Start program. It also allows properties to prohibit firearms if they provide metal detection devices and trained officers at public entrances, and post notices advising patrons of the firearm prohibition. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee

5 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

House Cities & Counties Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

No Action Taken

Apr 8

House

Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/15/2026

Apr 8

House

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/14/2026