HB1098

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to firearms.

Introduced·2/5/25

Tennessee HB1098 amends state law to classify as a misdemeanor the possession of a non-serialized firearm by non-citizens.

Tennessee HB1098 amends state law to establish a new subsection under Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 13, making it a Class A misdemeanor for individuals who knowingly carry or possess a firearm that does not contain a serial number or other mark, and who are not citizens of the United States or lawful permanent residents. The bill specifies that the offense takes effect on July 1, 2025, due to public welfare considerations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

House Cities & Counties Subcommittee Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Jan 28

House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/4/2026

Jan 26

House

Meeting Canceled