Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Tennessee SB0250 establishes a Class A misdemeanor for individuals who recklessly store a firearm in a way that allows a child under 18 to access it, particularly if the child then 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 firearm access would trigger the offense.
Tennessee SB0250 establishes a Class A misdemeanor for individuals who recklessly store a firearm in a way that allows a child under 18 to access it, particularly if the child then 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 firearm access would trigger the offense.
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Campbell, Heidi
114th General Assembly
January 22, 2025
February 10, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee