SB2611

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Allows Tennessee judges with enhanced handgun carry permits to carry firearms in the same manner and locations as law enforcement officers.

Tennessee SB2611 amends state law to allow current or former chancery, circuit, or appellate court judges with enhanced handgun carry permits to carry firearms in the same manner and locations as law enforcement officers. Judges must complete specified firearms training, including 40 hours of initial training and 8 hours of annual in-service training. The administrative office of the courts will develop a uniform identification system for these judges. The act aims to address rising threats against judges and their families by allowing them to carry firearms more freely.

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Current
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