SB2302

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65, relative to firearms.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee Code to revise firearm regulations, including carrying restrictions in court buildings, on school property, and in public places.

This bill amends various sections of Tennessee Code to revise firearm regulations. It modifies the conditions under which firearms can be carried in court buildings and courtrooms, requiring courts to post signs prohibiting firearms and setting procedures for justified use of force hearings. It also updates the definition of "intent to go armed" and changes the penalties for carrying a firearm on school property.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration