Handgun Permits - As enacted, clarifies that an applicant who has a DUI conviction that occurred within five years from the date of application or renewal is not eligible for an enhanced handgun carry permit; lowers the age for an applicant for an enhanced handgun carry permit from 21 to 18 if other eligibility requirements for issuance of the permit are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
SB 1318 changes two key rules for Tennessee handgun permit applicants. It bars individuals with a DUI conviction within the past five years from obtaining an enhanced handgun carry permit. It also lowers the minimum age for such permits from 21 to 18, provided all other eligibility requirements are met. These changes apply specifically to "enhanced" permits under Tennessee law, affecting applicants who would otherwise qualify but have recent DUIs or are under 21.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action May 8, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
8
Committee
9
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
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