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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB2335

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, permits the carry of a handgun by certain persons in areas of airports that are accessible to the public and outside of a secured area; creates misdemeanor offenses for violations of permitted carry at airports; permits carry of a handgun by certain persons on public transportation; preempts local regulations and postings that conflict. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 40; Title 42 and Title 64.

Subject: Criminal Offenses

Description: As introduced, permits the carry of a handgun by certain persons in areas of airports that are accessible to the public and outside of a secured area; creates misdemeanor offenses for violations of permitted carry at airports; permits carry of a handgun by certain persons on public transportation; preempts local regulations and postings that conflict. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title 40; Title 42 and Title 64.

Session: 110th General Assembly

Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Last Action Date: March 20, 2018

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Mark Green (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (1 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 20, 2018 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Mar 14, 2018 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/20/2018
Senate Mar 13, 2018 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/20/2018
Senate Mar 7, 2018 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/13/2018
Senate Feb 5, 2018 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Feb 1, 2018 Filed for introduction
Senate Feb 1, 2018 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 1, 2018 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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