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TN HB0588
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Butler
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AI Summary
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Creates a new criminal offense for knowingly altering, covering, defacing, destroying, or removing serial numbers, manufacturer's identification plates, or other permanent distinguishing numbers from firearms or antique firearms with intent to conceal identity
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Makes it illegal to sell, purchase, or possess a firearm or antique firearm with altered or removed identifying marks
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Classifies violations as a Class E felony with a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days incarceration
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Prohibits early release from confinement until the full 180-day mandatory minimum sentence is served
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
3/19/2025