TN SB 1897
died on adjournmentFirearms and Ammunition - As introduced, states that a person who has not been convicted of a violent, felony crime and who is lawfully able to own or to possess a firearm under the Constitution of Tennessee is considered to be individually licensed and verified by this state within the meaning of the provisions regarding individual licensure and verification in the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1897 pass?
No. TN SB 1897 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 (2026-03-10): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
What is TN SB 1897 about?
TN SB 1897 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, states that a person who has not been convicted of a violent, felony crime and who is lawfully able to own or to possess a firearm under the Constitution of Tennessee is considered to be individually licensed and verified by this state within the meaning of the provisions regarding individual licensure and verification in the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act. - Amends TCA Title 39.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1897?
Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1897.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-03-10 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Bowlingprimary
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
2026-03-04
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
2026-03-09
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
2026-03-09
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
2026-03-10
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1821
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