S.J.Res.0659

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the right to keep and bear arms.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Proposing an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to remove permit requirements for keeping and bearing arms.

This bill proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Tennessee Constitution, changing the right to keep and bear arms. It seeks to delete the existing language allowing the Legislature to regulate the wearing of arms to prevent crime and replace it with a provision that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms without a permit or license. The amendment, if passed, would be referred to the next General Assembly and published on the official websites of the Secretary of State and the General Assembly.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

Senate

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

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee