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TN SB 824
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes the criminal offense of possession of a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted; removes the requirement that the department of safety suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for a violation of that offense by a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
In brief
TN SB 824 is a state bill in TN: “Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes the criminal offense of possession of a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted; removes the requirement that the department of safety suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for a violation of that offense by a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.” It was introduced on Feb 4, 2025 in the Senate, during the 114 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Mar 23, 2026) reads: “Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026”. Its sponsor is Hensley (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Gun violence. The facts here come from State legislature (wapp.capitol.tn.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Mar 23, 2026: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
- Sponsor
- Hensley (Republican)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2025
- Session
- 114
- Subjects
- Firearms and Ammunition
Our summary: TN SB 824, as introduced, removes the criminal offense of possession of a weapon in a properly posted building or property; action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee on 2026-03-23 to 3/24/2026. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0824&ga=114
- Open States: openstates.org/tn/bills/114/SB824/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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