Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the Class C misdemeanor offense of storing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle while the person is not in the motor vehicle unless the firearm or firearm ammunition is kept from ordinary observation and locked within the trunk, utility or glove box, or a locked container securely affixed to the motor vehicle; requires the owner of a firearm to report the loss or theft of the firearm to law enforcement within 24 hours of the discovery of the loss or theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
SB 807 creates a new Class C misdemeanor for storing a handgun in a motor vehicle when unoccupied, requiring it to be locked in the trunk, glove box, or a securely affixed container (not visible to ordinary observation). It also mandates that handgun owners report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement within 24 hours. Violations carry only a mandatory handgun safety course as punishment - no fines or jail time. The law, effective July 2025, applies to all Tennessee handgun owners and governs both storage and reporting requirements.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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Jeff Yarbro
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