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TN HB0931

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Towns

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands Tennessee's self-defense presumption to cover homeowners using deadly force from inside their residence against armed intruders on their property but outside the home's enclosed structure
  • Creates a legal presumption that a person acted lawfully when using deadly force against someone armed with a deadly weapon who is unlawfully present on the property
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-11-611(c) by adding a new subdivision addressing property defense scenarios
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 11 and Title 40, relative to self-defense.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/19/2025
Judiciary2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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