HB1951112th GA (Historical)Introduced

Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6 and Title 39.

Under present law, if a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty of a domestic violence offense, the judge must immediately order that the defendant terminate physical possession of all firearms in the defendant's possession within 48 hours by any lawful means, such as by transferring possession to a third party who is not prohibited from possessing firearms. Under this bill, if the defendant chooses to transfer possession of a firearm to a third party, the defendant must submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third-party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.

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Overview

Under present law, if a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty of a domestic violence offense, the judge must immediately order that the defendant terminate physical possession of all firearms in the defendant's possession within 48 hours by any lawful means, such as by transferring possession to a third party who is not prohibited from possessing firearms. Under this bill, if the defendant chooses to transfer possession of a firearm to a third party, the defendant must submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third-party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.

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Details
Session

112th General Assembly

Introduced

January 25, 2022

Subjects
14231785

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