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TN HB1189
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rusty Grills
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AI Summary
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Replaces the term "handgun" with "firearm" and "handgun carry permit" with "firearm carry permit" throughout Tennessee Code across multiple titles, expanding permit coverage beyond just handguns
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Valid handgun, firearms, weapons permits, or licenses issued by other states will be treated as equivalent to Tennessee firearm carry permits
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All valid enhanced handgun carry permits issued before July 1, 2025 automatically convert to enhanced firearm carry permits without requiring reissuance
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All valid concealed handgun carry permits issued before July 1, 2025 automatically convert to concealed firearm carry permits without requiring reissuance
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Effective date: July 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
Firearms and Ammunition
Last Action
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026