TN SB 1253
died on adjournmentFirearms 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
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Lamarprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-06
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-02-10
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-12
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2025-03-26
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
2025-03-31
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
2025-03-31
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
2025-04-01
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1098
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