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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB1245

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Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of intentionally carrying certain weapons and devices openly within 250 feet of the real property of a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor offense of intentionally carrying certain weapons and devices openly within 250 feet of the real property of a public or private preschool, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1309.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.

Last Action Date: March 21, 2016

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

2 sponsors: Steven Dickerson; Janince Bowling;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 21, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Mar 10, 2015 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Mar 4, 2015 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2015
Senate Feb 18, 2015 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Feb 12, 2015 Filed for introduction
Senate Feb 12, 2015 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 12, 2015 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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