SB1851In Committee

Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65.

Tennessee SB1851 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to firearms by removing certain criminal offenses associated with firearm possession and carrying. Specifically, it affects individuals with prior convictions for stalking or DUI, as well as those under 25 who were adjudicated delinquent for specific juvenile offenses, by eliminating restrictions on their ability to carry firearms. Key provisions include the removal of the offense of carrying a firearm with intent to go armed under certain conditions and the repeal of prohibitions on possessing or carrying weapons in public recreational areas.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1851 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to firearms by removing certain criminal offenses associated with firearm possession and carrying. Specifically, it affects individuals with prior convictions for stalking or DUI, as well as those under 25 who were adjudicated delinquent for specific juvenile offenses, by eliminating restrictions on their ability to carry firearms. Key provisions include the removal of the offense of carrying a firearm with intent to go armed under certain conditions and the repeal of prohibitions on possessing or carrying weapons in public recreational areas.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

March 23, 2026

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027

Subjects
Firearms and AmmunitionHandgun PermitsCriminal Offenses

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