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TN SB 1253

died on adjournment

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm, including a firearm that was privately assembled and does not contain a serial number or other mark that conforms with federal law, if, at the time of carrying or possessing, the person is not a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1253 pass?

No. TN SB 1253 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 (2025-04-01): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

What is TN SB 1253 about?

TN SB 1253 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm, including a firearm that was privately assembled and does not contain a serial number or other mark that conforms with federal law, if, at the time of carrying or possessing, the person is not a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1253?

Lamar is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1253.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2025-04-01 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill type
bill
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Lamarprimary

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-06

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-03-26

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025

  5. 2025-03-31

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025

  6. 2025-03-31

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025

  7. 2025-04-01

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

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