SJR0659In Committee

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SJR0659 proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Tennessee Constitution to establish the right for citizens to carry firearms in public without a permit or license. This amendment would affect Tennessee residents seeking to carry firearms, as it removes the current provision that allows the legislature to regulate the wearing of arms for crime prevention purposes. Key changes include the enshrinement of permitless carry and the deletion of legislative authority to impose regulations on public carrying of arms.

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Overview

SJR0659 proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Tennessee Constitution to establish the right for citizens to carry firearms in public without a permit or license. This amendment would affect Tennessee residents seeking to carry firearms, as it removes the current provision that allows the legislature to regulate the wearing of arms for crime prevention purposes. Key changes include the enshrinement of permitless carry and the deletion of legislative authority to impose regulations on public carrying of arms.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 23, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Constitutional AmendmentsFirearms and Ammunition

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