HB2042

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 8 and Title 49, relative to programs that reward persons who report weapons on school property.

Introduced·1/23/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2042 allows local boards of education or public charter school governing bodies to implement reward programs for reporting illegal.

Tennessee HB2042 amends the state code to permit local boards of education or public charter school governing bodies to establish programs that offer rewards for accurate reports of illegal firearms on school property. These reward programs can be tailored to the specific student population and community, aiming to encourage credible reports. The programs can be funded through private donations and must comply with state law. The act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 2

House

Intro., P1C.

Feb 2

House

Withdrawn.

Jan 23

House

Filed for introduction