H.J.Res.0053

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the right to keep and bear arms.

Introduced·1/21/25
Draft Text

Proposing an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to remove the power to regulate arms for crime prevention.

This bill proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Tennessee Constitution. It seeks to delete the clause allowing the Legislature to regulate the wearing of arms to prevent crime, while retaining the right to keep and bear arms. The amendment would be referred to the next General Assembly and published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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36
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

12:00 PM

House Private Acts Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Sep 17, 2025

House

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Aug 22, 2025

House

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Apr 17, 2025

House

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