Rep. Bo Mitchell

Primary HB 312

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for recklessly storing a firearm in a manner that a person knows or reasonably should know will allow a child younger than 18 years of age to access the firearm and the child brings the firearm to a school. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Maddy summaryHB 312 creates a Class A misdemeanor for firearm owners who store guns in a way that allows children under 18 to access them, specifically when a child brings the firearm to school. It directly affects firearm owners in Tennessee who fail to secure guns safely, such as leaving them in unlocked vehicles or unsecured areas where minors could reach them. The law defines "school" broadly to include buildings, buses, campuses, athletic fields, and other properties operated by educational institutions. Violating this law results in a misdemeanor charge, not a felony, with no mention of enhanced penalties for the child or school. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new Class A misdemeanor for firearm storage negligence, expanding criminalization of owner behavior rather than advancing reform or accountability.95% confidence

In committee Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2198

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty for the offense of threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property or at a school-related activity from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Maddy summaryThis law increases the punishment for threatening to commit mass violence at a school or school event from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. The change applies to anyone who makes such threats on or after July 1, 2024, and directly affects individuals charged with these specific offenses. By raising the severity of the charge, the bill ensures that those who threaten large-scale violence in educational settings face more serious criminal penalties under Tennessee law.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HJR 1441

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Recognition - Barbara Frazier -

Signed into law May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 743

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Alcoholic Beverages - As introduced, authorizes the issuance of a retail package store license to an operator within the general services district of a metropolitan government that has approved the retail sale of liquor for off-premises consumption by local option election. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 57.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2276

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Education, Higher - As introduced, reduces from 65 to 60 the age at which a person is eligible to enroll in courses for credit at state-supported colleges and universities without payment of tuition, maintenance fees, student activity fees, or registration fees. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Apr 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 1081

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Personal Achievement - McKenna May Susan Aquino, Eagle Scout -

Signed into law Apr 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2196

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense for a person to possess or manufacture an ammunition feeding device that has capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, unless certain circumstances apply. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2277

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons under 21 years of age; classifies the sale or attempted sale of a firearm to a person under 21 years of age as a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2192

In committee · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that 14 days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HJR 1015

Signed into law · Tennessee House · Lead sponsor

Memorials, Personal Achievement - Mary Elizabeth Peacock, Eagle Scout -

Signed into law Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors