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TN HB1332

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Lamberth

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for Tennessee residents to apply for a handgun carry permit from 21 years to 18 years of age

  • Applicants must not have 2 or more DUI convictions within 10 years of their application or renewal date

  • No DUI conviction may have occurred within 5 years of the application or renewal date

  • Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens or permanent lawful residents who are not otherwise prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms under state or federal law

  • Passed April 15, 2025 and approved by Governor Bill Lee in May 2025, taking effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.

Handgun Permits

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/02/2025

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/8/2025
Judiciary3/26/2025
Civil Justice Subcommittee3/5/2025
Judiciary3/4/2025

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