SB1183

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

Introduced·2/6/25

Tennessee SB1183 amends firearm storage laws to require firearms to be secured in a locked container or equipped with a safety device.

Tennessee SB1183 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, to mandate that firearms must be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device. This law aims to ensure firearms are inoperable by unauthorized individuals. A violation of this provision is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 19

Senate

Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Judiciary on 3/23/2026

Apr 2, 2025

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee