Akilah's Law
Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Tennessee SB1191, titled "Akilah's Law," amends TCA Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 to establish that it is a Class A misdemeanor to sell, offer to sell, deliver, or transfer a firearm to an individual who has been admitted to a mental institution within the past five years, with certain exceptions for voluntary treatment for alcohol abuse. This bill affects individuals involved in firearm transactions and aims to enhance public safety by restricting access to firearms for those with specific mental health histories. Key provisions include the definition of the offense and the penalties, which may include imprisonment for up to 11 months and 29 days or a fine not exceeding $2,500.
Tennessee SB1191, titled "Akilah's Law," amends TCA Title 33 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 to establish that it is a Class A misdemeanor to sell, offer to sell, deliver, or transfer a firearm to an individual who has been admitted to a mental institution within the past five years, with certain exceptions for voluntary treatment for alcohol abuse. This bill affects individuals involved in firearm transactions and aims to enhance public safety by restricting access to firearms for those with specific mental health histories. Key provisions include the definition of the offense and the penalties, which may include imprisonment for up to 11 months and 29 days or a fine not exceeding $2,500.
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