HB2174

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

Complete·5/27/26

HB2174 allows sitting or retired Tennessee judges to carry a weapon, including a firearm, in any location and manner where a law enforcement officer.

HB2174 amends Tennessee law to allow sitting or retired chancery, circuit, or appellate court judges, or sitting or retired governor-appointed judges, to carry a weapon, including a firearm, in any location and manner where a law enforcement officer is permitted. This applies if the judge is authorized to carry a handgun. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1141

Apr 22

House

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/22/2026

Apr 22

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar 2 for 4/22/2026