SB1227

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.

Failed·4/8/25

SB1227 updates Tennessee law to replace "handgun carry permit" with "firearm carry permit" across multiple statutes.

SB1227 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to replace references to "handgun carry permit" with "firearm carry permit." This includes changes in definitions, permit requirements, and references to permits in statutes related to firearms. Effective July 1, 2025, all valid permits issued before that date will be considered concealed firearm carry permits without the need for reissuance.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

4 Yea

RRRR

4 Nay

DRDR

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

Mar 23

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 18

Senate

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