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TN HB1390
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Pearson
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AI Summary
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Creates extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) allowing law enforcement officers or family members related by blood, marriage, or adoption to petition courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a significant danger to themselves or others
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Orders require clear and convincing evidence of danger, can last up to 12 months, and mandate immediate surrender of all firearms, ammunition, and handgun carry permits to law enforcement
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Establishes a 15 business day waiting period for gun dealers to deliver firearms to purchasers after completing background check requirements
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Makes it a Class A misdemeanor to store firearms unless secured in a locked container, unloaded, and separate from ammunition (does not apply to firearms carried or under control of owner)
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Violating an ERPO by possessing firearms is a Class E felony; respondents may request one hearing to vacate the order and must prove by clear and convincing evidence they no longer pose a danger
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to firearms.
Firearms and Ammunition
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026