Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Tennessee HB0312 establishes a Class A misdemeanor for individuals who recklessly store a firearm in a way that allows a child under 18 to access it, specifically if the child subsequently brings the firearm onto school property or related facilities. The bill affects firearm owners and aims to enhance safety in educational environments by imposing legal consequences for negligent firearm storage. Key provisions include the definition of reckless storage and the specific locations where the offense applies, including public and private school buildings, campuses, and associated areas.
Tennessee HB0312 establishes a Class A misdemeanor for individuals who recklessly store a firearm in a way that allows a child under 18 to access it, specifically if the child subsequently brings the firearm onto school property or related facilities. The bill affects firearm owners and aims to enhance safety in educational environments by imposing legal consequences for negligent firearm storage. Key provisions include the definition of reckless storage and the specific locations where the offense applies, including public and private school buildings, campuses, and associated areas.
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