HB1292In Committee

Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Tennessee HB1292 amends existing law regarding the handling of weapons declared contraband, abandoned, or surrendered to law enforcement agencies. The bill allows for the destruction of such weapons without the requirement for certification that they are inoperable or unsafe. Key provisions include the authorization for destruction under court order and stipulations for the sale, use for law enforcement, or transfer to museums for other weapons.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1292 amends existing law regarding the handling of weapons declared contraband, abandoned, or surrendered to law enforcement agencies. The bill allows for the destruction of such weapons without the requirement for certification that they are inoperable or unsafe. Key provisions include the authorization for destruction under court order and stipulations for the sale, use for law enforcement, or transfer to museums for other weapons.

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Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

April 2, 2025

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Firearms and AmmunitionLaw EnforcementEvidence

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