SB 632 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2025, to apply for a certificate of possession; creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semiautomatic rifle and makes any semiautomatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54; Section 38-3-119 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

SB 632 bans specific assault weapons and certain modifications in Tennessee, directly affecting residents who own these firearms. It prohibits possession of listed assault weapons (including common rifles like AR-15s and AK-47s) and requires owners to apply for a certificate by July 1, 2025, if they owned such weapons before that date. The bill also creates a Class E felony for possessing or selling parts designed to convert semiautomatic rifles into rapid-fire weapons. These provisions aim to restrict access to certain firearms and components through specific bans and registration requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
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

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Heidi Campbell
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