HB0478In Committee

Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Tennessee HB0478 amends existing laws regarding the possession of weapons on property controlled by individuals, corporations, or government entities. The bill specifies that individuals who inadvertently carry a firearm into a prohibited area will not be charged with a Class B misdemeanor if they leave the property or store the firearm in their vehicle upon request. This change primarily affects individuals carrying firearms and property owners or managers who enforce weapon restrictions.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0478 amends existing laws regarding the possession of weapons on property controlled by individuals, corporations, or government entities. The bill specifies that individuals who inadvertently carry a firearm into a prohibited area will not be charged with a Class B misdemeanor if they leave the property or store the firearm in their vehicle upon request. This change primarily affects individuals carrying firearms and property owners or managers who enforce weapon restrictions.

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Sponsor

Butler, Ed

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 28, 2025

Last Action

April 2, 2025

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Firearms and AmmunitionHandgun Permits

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