TN SB 1851
died on adjournmentFirearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes certain criminal offenses relative to the possession and carrying of firearms, including the offense of carrying a firearm with the intent to go armed if the person has been convicted of stalking or DUI in certain circumstances and the offense of possession of a firearm by a person under 25 if the person was adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses as a juvenile; removes the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in a public park, playground, civic center, or other public recreational area; makes various other changes relative to the possession and carrying of firearms. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1851 pass?
No. TN SB 1851 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027
What is TN SB 1851 about?
TN SB 1851 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes certain criminal offenses relative to the possession and carrying of firearms, including the offense of carrying a firearm with the intent to go armed if the person has been convicted of stalking or DUI in certain circumstances and the offense of possession of a firearm by a person under 25 if the person was adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses as a juvenile; removes the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in a public park, playground, civic center, or other public recreational area; makes various other changes relative to the possession and carrying of firearms. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49 and Title 65.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1851?
Hensley is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1851.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-03-23 — Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Hensleyprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-21
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-22
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-02
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-18
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
2026-03-23
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1737
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