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SB0993

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50 and Title 70, relative to weapons.

Introduced·2/5/25

Extends the waiting period for handgun purchases in Tennessee from 30 to 60 days.

The Tennessee SB0993 amends the state's code to extend the waiting period for handgun purchases from 30 to 60 days. This change aims to provide additional time for background checks and assessments before a handgun can be legally purchased. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

Mar 18

Senate

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

Mar 10

Senate

Sponsor change.