HB0430In Committee

Protect Kids Not Guns Act

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 13; Title 16; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55; Title 58; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 70.

Tennessee HB0430, titled the "Protect Kids Not Guns Act," establishes new regulations regarding the storage and possession of firearms and large-capacity magazines. It affects firearm owners by making it a Class A misdemeanor to store firearms without proper locking mechanisms and a Class B misdemeanor to possess magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, with exceptions for law enforcement. Additionally, the bill removes existing exceptions that allow individuals to transport and store firearms in vehicles under certain conditions.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0430, titled the "Protect Kids Not Guns Act," establishes new regulations regarding the storage and possession of firearms and large-capacity magazines. It affects firearm owners by making it a Class A misdemeanor to store firearms without proper locking mechanisms and a Class B misdemeanor to possess magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, with exceptions for law enforcement. Additionally, the bill removes existing exceptions that allow individuals to transport and store firearms in vehicles under certain conditions.

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Sponsor

Jones, Justin

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 28, 2025

Last Action

February 5, 2025

Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

Subjects
Firearms and AmmunitionTitles, ShortHandgun PermitsCriminal Offenses

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