TN SJR 659
died on adjournmentConstitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee to enshrine permitless carry in this state by clarifying that citizens have a right to keep and bear arms in public without a permit or license and to delete provision that authorizes the legislature to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime. -
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SJR 659 pass?
No. TN SJR 659 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): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
What is TN SJR 659 about?
TN SJR 659 is a joint resolution in the 114S1 titled “Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee to enshrine permitless carry in this state by clarifying that citizens have a right to keep and bear arms in public without a permit or license and to delete provision that authorizes the legislature to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime. -”.
Who sponsors TN SJR 659?
Hensley is the primary sponsor of TN SJR 659.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-23 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- joint resolution
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Hensleyprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-18
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
2026-03-23
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
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