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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB2356

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Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, creates Class A misdemeanor of person purchasing a used or second-hand firearm if that person is disqualified from purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer; makes second or subsequent violation a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, creates Class A misdemeanor of person purchasing a used or second-hand firearm if that person is disqualified from purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer; makes second or subsequent violation a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 110th General Assembly

Last Action: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Last Action Date: April 3, 2018

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Jeff Yarbro (D);

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 3, 2018 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Mar 29, 2018 Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in S. Judiciary Comm. 4/3/18
Senate Mar 29, 2018 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/3/2018
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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