HB2253

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to criminal justice.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee criminal justice laws to redefine certain felonies and add new criteria for ineligibility to possess firearms.

This bill amends Tennessee criminal justice laws by redefining certain felonies related to the possession, promotion, sale, distribution, transportation, purchase, or exchange of images, materials, or combinations thereof. It increases the severity of penalties based on the quantity of materials involved. Additionally, it adds a new criterion for ineligibility to possess firearms, specifically for individuals who are ineligible under any court order or state law. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 21

House

Held on desk.

Apr 21

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 16

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026