HB1737

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65, relative to firearms.

Introduced·1/20/26

Amends Tennessee firearms laws to update references and clarify provisions regarding firearm possession by certain individuals.

This bill amends various sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to update references and clarify provisions regarding firearm possession by certain individuals. It modifies the definitions and penalties for unlawful possession of a firearm by individuals convicted of specific offenses, including felony crimes of violence, felony drug offenses, and misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. The bill also updates references to sections of the Tennessee Code and deletes outdated or redundant provisions. The changes aim to ensure consistency and clarity in the state's firearms laws.

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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