SB0903

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 54; Title 38, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to the transfer of firearms.

Failed·3/23/26
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SB0903 amends Tennessee firearm transfer laws, restricting sales and transfers unless specific conditions are met.

SB0903 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to restrict firearm transfers, requiring sellers to be gun dealers or meet other criteria. Exceptions include transfers to law enforcement, military agencies, family members, and temporary transfers. Violations are classified as a Class B misdemeanor with fines and potential imprisonment. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

2 Yea

DD

6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Mar 31, 2025

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee