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Bill #
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Summary
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Status
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HJR0231
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Designates
the Barrett Model M82/M107 as the official rifle of the State of Tennessee.
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2016-02-25
/ Enrolled
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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HB1424
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As
introduced, reduces the fee for a lifetime handgun carry permit from $500 to
$200. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
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2016-02-23
/ Introduced
Taken off notice for cal. in Civil Justice Committee
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HB1513
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As
introduced, authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to retain service weapon
upon retirement and approval by 2/3 vote of county legislative body. - Amends
TCA Title 8, Chapter 8, Part 2.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:00 pm in HHR16]
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways & Means Committee for 3/1/2016
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HB1532
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As
introduced, allows the Tennessee POST commission to deny a retired law
enforcement officer's application to carry as a law enforcement officer if
the retired officer is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm, or
obtaining a handgun carry permit, or if the retired officer has been
convicted of DUI once within five years, or twice or more within 10 years, of
the application date. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8, Part
1.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 9:00 am in HHR31]
Placed on cal. Civil Justice Committee for 3/1/2016
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HB1563
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As
introduced, clarifies that deadly force may be used by nuclear security
officers at nuclear power reactor facilities and not just category I nuclear
facilities. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 1:30 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for
3/1/2016
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HB1565
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As
introduced, permits the use of certain defenses to unlawful possession or
carrying of a weapon by a person with a prior conviction for a felony involving
the use of force, violence, deadly weapon, or drugs and whose rights of
citizenship have been restored. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1308.
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2016-02-25
/ Introduced
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/29/2016
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HB1644
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As
introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of a private K-12
school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun
carry policy that either permits or prohibits a person who has a handgun
carry permit from carrying on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12
school or private university. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7,
Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 2 @ 10:30 am in HHR31]
Placed on cal. Education Administration & Planning for 3/1/2016
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HB1748
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As
introduced, authorizes anyone 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited
by law from possessing a handgun to carry a handgun without a permit under
the same circumstances and in the same places as a handgun permit holder. -
Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13; Title
50 and Title 70.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
Sponsor(s) Added.
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HB1749
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As
introduced, waives the application and processing fee required with a
lifetime handgun carry permit application for retired federal, state, and
local law enforcement officers who retired in good standing as certified by
the chief enforcement officer from the organization from which the applicant
retired. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
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2016-02-23
/ Introduced
Taken off notice for cal. in Civil Justice Committee
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HB1750
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As
introduced, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to
carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties,
unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law,
applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a
deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer
as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
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2016-02-25
/ Introduced
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/29/2016
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HB1751
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As
introduced, permits each LEA and each school board for private schools to
determine whether someone with a Tennessee-issued handgun carry permit may
carry a handgun while on the property of the public or private school and
while traveling on school functions with students. - Amends TCA Title 39 and
Title 49, Chapter 6.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for
3/2/2016
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HB1752
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As
introduced, requires public criminal records to be automatically expunged
after two years from date of entry of any dismissal, nolle
prosequi, or no true bill if not previously
expunged upon court order or petition; establishes certain procedures for
expunction without cost when charge is dismissed or nolle
prosequi is entered. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter
32.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 1:30 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for
3/1/2016
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HB1887
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As
introduced, clarifies, in a manner consistent with federal law, that
"antique firearm" is not included in the definition of "firearm"
under state law; defines "antique firearm" consistent with federal
law. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 70.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice
Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
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HB1929
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As
introduced, extends immunity from civil liability to national guard members
who are authorized by the military department to carry a personally owned
handgun while in uniform and who use that handgun in self-defense or defense
of others. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
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2016-02-25
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 9:00 am in HHR31]
Sponsor(s) Added.
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HB1964
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As
introduced, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency
making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information
center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to
purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38,
Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Engrossed
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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HB2031
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As
introduced, permits a person to petition the court for the expunction of
multiple convictions provided all the offenses are currently eligible for
expunction, the petitioner has completed all requirements of each sentence,
and five years have elapsed since the most recent offense. - Amends TCA Title
40, Chapter 32.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 1:30 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for
3/1/2016
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HB2033
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As
introduced, establishes that if a person or entity posts to prohibit the
possession of firearms on the property, the posting entity, for purposes of
liability, assumes custodial responsibility for the safety and defense of any
handgun carry permit holder harmed while on the posted property. - Amends TCA
Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for
3/2/2016
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HB2058
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As
introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended
and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain
defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for
3/2/2016
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HB2131
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As
introduced, prohibits public postsecondary institutions from taking any
adverse action against an employee or student as a result of such person's
lawful transportation and storage of a firearm or ammunition in the person's
parked motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title
49, Chapter 7, Part 1.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 9:00 am in HHR31]
Placed on cal. Civil Justice Committee for 3/1/2016
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HB2389
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As
introduced, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its
political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and
treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution.
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2016-02-24
/ Failed
Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil
Justice Committee
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HB2428
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As
introduced, enacts the "Forfeiture Act," which creates a new
process for civil forfeiture actions. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title
40; Title 53 and Title 55.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for
3/2/2016
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HB2575
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As
introduced, makes various changes to handgun carry permits, including
extending permit renewals to occur every eight years and lowering the initial
application fee from $115 to $100. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 2 @ 10:30 am in HHR29]
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways & Means
Subcommittee for 3/2/2016
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HB2580
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As
introduced, establishes the offense of theft of a firearm, which is graded as
one classification higher than the value of the firearm under the grading of
theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17,
Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 2 @ 3:00 pm in HHR31]
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for
3/2/2016
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SJR0391
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Urges
the President, Congress, and the Secretary of Defense to review and revise
law and policy regarding the carrying of firearms by military service members
on military installations.
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2016-02-25
/ Introduced
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 3 calendar for 2/29/2016
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SB0774
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As
introduced, rewrites the minimum requirements for phrases and symbols on
signs prohibiting firearms in certain places open to the public. - Amends TCA
Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1008
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As
introduced, permits constables who have law enforcement powers to carry
firearms at all times and in all places in Tennessee that other law
enforcement officers are permitted to carry firearms. - Amends TCA Title 8,
Chapter 10 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1490
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As
introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United
States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for
handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD 214 form indicating a discharge or
retirement date within five years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA
Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1559
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As
introduced, requires the chief administrative officer of a private K-12
school or private institution of higher education to implement a handgun
carry policy that either permits or prohibits a person who has a handgun
carry permit from carrying on the grounds or buildings of a private K-12
school or private university. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 49, Chapter 7,
Part 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 8.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1627
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As
introduced, clarifies that deadly force may be used by nuclear security
officers at nuclear power reactor facilities and not just category I nuclear
facilities. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.
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2016-02-25
/ Introduced
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 calendar for 2/29/2016
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SB1658
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As
introduced, authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to retain service weapon
upon retirement and approval by 2/3 vote of county legislative body. - Amends
TCA Title 8, Chapter 8, Part 2.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1665
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As
introduced, waives the application and processing fee required with a
lifetime handgun carry permit application for retired federal, state, and
local law enforcement officers who retired in good standing as certified by
the chief enforcement officer from the organization from which the applicant
retired. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1667
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As
introduced, specifies that the authorization for a law enforcement officer to
carry firearms at all times, regardless of the officer's regular duties,
unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, court order, or otherwise by law,
applies to a sheriff who has been certified by the POST commission, and a
deputy sheriff employed by a county as a court officer or corrections officer
as authorized in writing by the sheriff. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1736
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As
introduced, establishes that if a person or entity posts to prohibit the
possession of firearms on the property, the posting entity, for purposes of
liability, assumes custodial responsibility for the safety and defense of any
handgun carry permit holder harmed while on the posted property. - Amends TCA
Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1760
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As
introduced, extends immunity from civil liability to national guard members
who are authorized by the military department to carry a personally owned
handgun while in uniform and who use that handgun in self-defense or defense
of others. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1855
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As
introduced, establishes the offense of theft of a firearm, which is graded as
one classification higher than the value of the firearm under the grading of
theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 17,
Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB1921
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As
introduced, requires the instant check unit of the TBI to contact the agency
making an entry of an order of protection into the national crime information
center within one day if the subject of the order of protection attempts to
purchase a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38,
Chapter 6 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB2294
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As
introduced, creates offense of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm unattended
and readily accessible to a child under 13 years of age; creates certain
defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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SB2376
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As
introduced, permits full-time employees of state public colleges or
universities to carry a handgun while on property owned, operated, or used by
the employing college or university if the employee has a valid Tennessee
handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
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2016-02-24
/ Introduced
[Hearing: Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm in Legislative Plaza Room 12 Lp]
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/1/2016
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