SB1851

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65, relative to firearms.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee firearm laws to redefine unlawful possession and update references to new sections.

This bill amends various sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine unlawful possession of firearms and update references to new sections. It specifies that unlawful possession includes having been convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors, or being prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law. It also adjusts the classifications of these offenses, making some felonies and others misdemeanors. The bill removes outdated references and provisions, and updates definitions and references throughout the code.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
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

Feb 2

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.